2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (616 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lucerne | ML |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 616 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
