2009 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Buick Lucerne
To start off, both 2009 BMW 530 and 2009 Buick Lucerne were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 102 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
Because 2009 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2009 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 530 | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3880 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
