2008 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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 150 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 118 | Rainier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 83 L |
