2012 BMW X5 vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, both 2012 BMW X5 and 2012 Buick Enclave were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Because 2012 BMW X5 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, 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 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | X5 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 265 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
