2008 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2011 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 3 kg more than 2008 BMW 750.
Because 2008 BMW 750 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 2008 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2008 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 2011 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 750 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
