2011 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Lucerne. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Buick Lucerne | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Lucerne | 530 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5161 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |