2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 4 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 243 kg more than 2009 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (322 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Lucerne | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |