2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rainier | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rainier | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 51 L |