2007 BMW M6 vs. 2007 Buick Lucerne

To start off, both 2007 BMW M6 and 2007 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 BMW M6.

Because 2007 BMW M6 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 M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne. 2007 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW M6 2007 Buick Lucerne
Make BMW Buick
Model M6 Lucerne
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1946 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2940 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 17 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 68 L


 

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