2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Rainier | X5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |