BMW 325i vs Buick Lucerne
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Buick Lucerne
Overview
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 325i | CX |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2006 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30,900 | $29,730 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City MPG | 18 MPG (best) | 17 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 28 MPG (best) | 27 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 227 hp (best) |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.9 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 17 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lbs (best) | 3,735 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 115.6 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 203.2 in (best) |
| Width | 71.5 in | 73.8 in (best) |
| Height | 55.9 in | 58 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 325i325i | Buick LucerneCX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 1 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 2 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 2 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW 325i | Buick Lucerne |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325i $30,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) | CX $29,730 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | CXL $33,130 MSRP |
| 3 | — | CXL Premium $35,675 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Super $44,460 MSRP |