BMW 330xi vs Buick Park Avenue
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Buick Park Avenue
Overview
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 330xi | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $38,500 | $35,555 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 205 hp |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft | 230 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3 L | 3.8 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12 cu ft | 19.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lbs (best) | 3,778 lbs |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 178.2 in | 206.8 in (best) |
| Width | 71.5 in | 74.7 in (best) |
| Height | 55.9 in | 57.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW 330xi330xi | Buick Park AvenueBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | None reported (best) |
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 330xi | Buick Park Avenue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330xi $38,500 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $35,555 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Ultra $40,730 MSRP |
BMW 330xi vs Buick Park Avenue FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 BMW 330xi vs 2005 Buick Park Avenue on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2005 Buick Park Avenue starts lower at $35,555.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (35,555).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2006 BMW 330xi leads on horsepower in this comparison (255).
- Which has better seats: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 BMW 330xi or 2005 Buick Park Avenue?
- The 2005 Buick Park Avenue leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).