2011 Buick Regal vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 807 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Regal | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | X5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
