2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick LaCrosse. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | LaCrosse | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |