2007 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 34 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 2007 BMW 550 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 2007 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 550 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
