2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 263 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 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Lucerne. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Lucerne.
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2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lucerne | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3879 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2071 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2874 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |