2009 BMW M6 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 M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (270 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 403 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
Because 2009 BMW M6 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 2009 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
