2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 4 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 143 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Enclave | 6 series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 437 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |