2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Buick Enclave
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Buick Enclave were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 BMW X5. (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW X5. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Buick Enclave | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | X5 | Enclave |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |