2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Buick Lucerne and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 291 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, 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 Mercedes-Benz S (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lucerne | S |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
