2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 6 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 232 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Lucerne | 116 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
