2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Enclave would be higher. 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 51 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 303 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Enclave | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Enclave | X3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2168 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1842 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
