2009 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 2006 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 325 | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |