2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Enclave | X5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
