2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Lucerne | X5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
