2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne Super
To start off, both 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium and 2011 Buick Lucerne Super were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne Super is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne Super (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne Super should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne Super weights approximately 87 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Buick Lucerne Super (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne Super will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Lucerne CXL Premium | 2011 Buick Lucerne Super | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Lucerne | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1726 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
