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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 vs. Buick LeSabre

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$62,100
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Starting MSRP
$62,100
$26,725
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Gas V6
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Horsepower
335 hp
205 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
6
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
335 @ 5800
205 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330
230 @ 4000
Displacement
3.0 L/182
3.8L/231
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
23 City / 30 Hwy
20 City / 29 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
10 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
15 x 6 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
15 x 6 in
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18
P215/70R15
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18
P215/70R15
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Compact in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
w/level control
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
w/level control

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
17
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
39 ft
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
3

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
5 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
59 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Wheelbase
117 in
112 in
Front Head Room
41 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
40 in
Length, Overall
193 in
200 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
74 in
Height, Overall
58 in
57 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
18 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
38 in
38 in
Passenger Volume
N/A
108 ft³
Track Width, Rear
64 in
62 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
59 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
57 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
56 in
Passenger Capacity
5
6
Track Width, Front
63 in
62 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,365 lbs
3,567 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
18 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Stability Control
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
200
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 52005 Buick LeSabre
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
10.9 x 0.43 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
11.9 x 1.26 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Buick LeSabre with 26 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 or the 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The 2005 Buick LeSabre is cheaper than the 2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 with a $26,725 starting MSRP versus a $62,100 starting MSRP.

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