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 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 112 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 272 kg more than 2012 Buick Enclave. 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 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 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 243 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 4400 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 288 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2440 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 Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 83 L


 

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