2010 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, both 2010 Buick LaCrosse and 2010 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Because 2010 BMW 325 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 2010 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2010 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Buick LaCrosse | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LaCrosse | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
