2011 BMW 535 vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 248 kg more than 2011 BMW 535.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 535 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
