2009 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,496 cc, 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick Regal (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 335 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
