2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 BMW 535 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 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 378 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
Because 2012 BMW 535 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 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, 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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Enclave | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Enclave | 535 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |