Car comparison

Buick LaCrosse IV 28TvsBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Buick LaCrosse IV

28T

237 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present
VS

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60)

530i

255 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Buick LaCrosse IV 28T

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,609 kg
    3,547 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBuickLaCrosse IV28TBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
237hp177kW
255hp190kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,609kg3,547lb
1,833kg4,041lb
Gross weight-
2,355kg5,192lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,996mm197in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,866mm73in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,905mm114in
2,995mm118in
Front track
1,607mm63in
1,623mm64in
Rear track
1,611mm63in
1,656mm65in
Ground clearance-
155mm6in
Trunk volume
506L
520L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Buick LaCrosse IV 28TBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530iPowerTorque
  • Buick LaCrosse IV 28T: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BuickLaCrosse IV28T5,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i4,700-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBuickLaCrosse IV28TBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
237 hp
177 kW
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i has 18 hp more than Buick LaCrosse IV 28T.

The biggest power difference is between Buick LaCrosse IV 28T and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
1,833 kg
4,041 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T7.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i and Buick LaCrosse IV 28T: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Buick LaCrosse IV 28T and BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
909 km
565 mi
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
237 hp
177 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
255 hp
190 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
Power
237 hp
177 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BuickLaCrosse IV28T
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBuickLaCrosse IV28TBMW5 Series Sedan (G60)530i
Power
237 hp
177 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,609 kg
3,547 lb
1,833 kg
4,041 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
506 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
789 km
491 mi
Trunk score
506 L
17.9 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBuick LaCrosse IV 28TBMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Buick LaCrosse IV 28T

  • Is 224 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Sedan (G60) 530i

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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