2007 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | X5 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
