Buick Enclave vs Mercedes Benz M Class

Here we are comparing two of the most powerful SUVs of the modern days; The Buick Enclave and the Mercedes Benz M Class. So let us begin with the exterior and the interior of both the vehicles. The Enclave certainly not has the refreshing style and design of General Motors, but it still looks classy and elegant from the outside. In the interior is mostly a success apart from some of the plastic trims used inside look very cheap. The Benz M Class on the other hand has a much more aggressive yet graceful look of the exterior while the interior is pretty much the same used in the S class flagship sedan.

Performance

The performance of the Enclave is 288 horsepower with 3.65 liter V6 engine. It works fine with the 6 speed automatic transmission and it offers front wheel drive along with all-wheel drive especially in any case of winter weather. As for the Benz it drives majorly like a luxury car and offer 3.5 liter V6 luxury engine which produces 302 horsepower and a torque of 275 pounds per feet. Here, the Benz crosses the Enclave by a fair margin.

Now as far as the quality is concerned the Enclave has huge plus when it comes to inside room. It is very spacious vehicle with a room for 8 passengers and even the last row is very acceptable for the adults to fit in and after this there is a huge cargo room as well. On the other hand, the Benz has a very stylish and luxurious interior, but a full row less than the Enclave. Though the room is enough for the adults to fit in however it is a bit squeezed up across. There is a good room for the cargo as well behind the second row. The Enclave passes by the Benz with this attribute.

When it comes to safety both these vehicles provide excellent results. The Enclave has topped all its test ratings like the front and side impact and back and the roof top impact. The Enclave comes with the standard equipment including the airbags for the front and the side seats and curtain airbags and electronic stability control system. The Benz on the other hand is also equipped with all these features, but one of them being the highlight named as the Attention Assist. The feature helps when the driver is yawning a little too much by triggering an alert.

Gas Mileage

Now for the gas mileage the Enclave gives 16 miles per gallon in the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway which is little bit on the lower side with a 3.65 liter V6 engine. While the Benz with its 3.5 liter V6 luxury engine gives 20 miles per gallon in the city drive and 27 miles per gallon on the highway drive. The Benz again here passes by the Enclave with a fair margin. So overall, Mercedes Benz M Class emerges as the victor in this competition with the Buick Enclave primarily on its mileage and power packed performance. 

BMW 328i vs Infiniti G37

Let’s make a comparison between the two powerful and luxury sedans. Starting from the model built, the BMW 328i is longer in size and has that trademark kidney grille right in front of it and large head and tail lights giving it and aggressive look. The interior again is traditional and nothing out of the ordinary comes here. The G37 Infiniti stands aggressively as well with even larger lights while the elegant compact looks smoother. So, it is Infiniti to take the lead from the front.

Performance of BMW cars has been the benchmarks for sport sedans for decades. It comes with 2 liter 240-hp 4-cylinder while the V6 engines are installed in upper models. The 328i is one of the strongest machines and can achieve 0-60 mph in just 5.7 seconds and that is remarkable. The G37 with 3.7 liter V6 engine does not get that turbocharged power of BMW yet it has enough force to satisfy the speed enthusiasts. But overall G37 lands no where near the turbocharged 328i.

As far as the interior is concerned the 328i has much roomier cabin as compared to previous models. The normal person can easily fit in the rear seat now which was a hard go in previous models. The taller ones may still find it uneasy to get in and out of the vehicle by bending their heads. Here G37 is a weakling once again because interior is not as best as it should be. The interior may feel sporty but it has no lavish touch in it.

328i has a good safety rating apart from the other aspects. The front and side collision has higher while the roof-top collision and rear collision has marginal rating. It has more aluminum along with ultrahigh tensile steel whereas the G37 has an average crash test rating and has higher rating for front and side collision. The electronic stability control is standard in each trim. Here, 328i clearly defeats the G37.

Among other features, the 328i offers automatic climate control, dynamic cruise control, sun roof, fog lamps, ambient lighting, HD and USB Radio and Bluetooth connectivity. Whereas G37 comes with automatic climate control, XM satellite radio, 6 speaker audio system, adaptive front lighting and power front seats. 328i has an edge against G37 in the aspect of features as well.

The fuel consumption of the 328i with 4-cylinder engine gives a great gas mileage of 24 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway whereas; The G37 with V6 engine gives the gas mileage of17 MPG with in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.BMW 328i has a clear edge over Infiniti G37 in the mileage.

So, the two sport sedans have been close to each other in some aspects but overall BMW 328i gains a fair victory over Infiniti G37 specifically in the attributes of quality, gas mileage and features as BMW has been the top notch in producing high quality vehicles over the years.

Audi Q5 VS BMW X3

Compact SUVs are the recognition of better efficiency now-a-days. Families are still looking for a way to travel between places all together. But customers who once born massive list prices and rising gas bills for Ute people with easiness are now sheltering in smaller than mid-size SUVs that keep their higher lineage at one place. Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are most popular crossovers and surely why not? Both models are classy, comparatively economical, and more entertaining in drive than their rivals in U.S. But when they come head to head, one has to be the winner for sure.

One is initiator while other is ruling SUVs segment. At one place, one dominates while at other, the opponent becomes heavier. That’s how the comparison of the two goes, but BMW eventually had to bring some upgrades including limiting its second generation X3 before bringing it to the front. The new BMW X3 is all set to challenge Audi Q5. Superficially, X3 does not appeal by any means but neither does the Q5. But with a longer wide-eyed gaze, one thing is obvious that Q5 is more fashioned while the X3 is a little more functional of the two. But on the whole, both sports machine are equally well-built and able to stand their individual trade symbols on their grille.

For interior, both SUVs pack top-notch kits including wider panoramic sunroof, a host of airbags, ESP, ABS, well-detailed infotainment systems with iDrive on X3 and MMI on Q5 while both have a seating capacity of five. Audi has more stylish and clean interior that appeals more than relatively low fashioned X3’s. While X3 has an edge for its little roomier cabin, Q5 features more comfortable rear seats. BMW X3 also has Start-Stop which the current Q5 fails to pick. There are 2.0-litre or 3.0-litre diesel engines to pick from while the Q5 has included an extra turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine as well.

The 2.0-litre diesel engine in BMW X3 is faster and stronger than the Q5’s which feels as slightly laggard. However on the economy end, both machines give you 10 kilometers per liter which is a good average especially for the vehicles of such size. Performance-wise, Audi’s turbocharged 4-cylinder engine obsoletes its own V6. The front drive, 211HP, 2.0-litre turbo four generates more power than 270-horsepower V6 with better mileage. It is a robust runner with 0-60mph times of just over 7 seconds not as speedier as the six but definitely economical.

BMW offers two six-cylinder drive-trains with now including the 8-speed automatic transmission, obscuring the Q5’s straight-line transmission and also offer better fuel economy. Of the two, we like the extraordinary acceleration of 300-horsepower on turbo six with 0-60mph times of just over 5.0 seconds. It is the nearest approximation of sedan performance in an SUV and the base model is going to be replaced in the 2013 with more turbocharged and economical four-cylinder engine. Surely, you would drive yourself to compare both machines. The X3 wins here by influencing its very crossover basics.

Toyota Tacoma VS Chevrolet Colorado

There have been a lot of speculation about the production of Chevrolet Colorado for U.S. and it was in the air that the company would be stopping the production of Colorado. However thankfully, the 2013 Colorado will be coming to American drivers before the year ends. However, we don’t have complete technical specs of the new model. The information we have so far is coming from the Thai-model that had been launched previously. So what we are going to tell you is basically a well-informed speculation.

What is the competition about?

One thing that is absolutely not coming from any mid air speculation is the competition the new 2013 Chevrolet Colorado is going to have in the market from the rivals. It has nothing to do with home-brands since the Chrysler is not going to launch any updated models after 2012’s success. However, the real challenges one the face of it are Nissan Frontier and 2013 Toyota Tacoma.

Trims Offered:

The Toyota Tacoma 2013 is smaller than full-size pickup truck with the perfect size to do the job. Tacoma will be serving a seating arrangement for 5 and will be on the road in 3 different body styles known as Extended Cab, Crew Cab and Standard Cab. It will be available in 2 and 4 wheel drive and while the Standard and Extended cabs will offer a 72-inches bed, the Crew Cab will bring the options of 60-inches or 72-inches bed length.

Performance:

In terms of quality, the 2013 Toyota Tacoma leads the trek as we see the interior quality and material in Colorado is relatively cheap. Colorado interior features a plastically built interior. The base models of Toyota Tacoma 2013 will be featuring 2.7-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 159hp. The newcomer will be assembled with 5-speed manual transmission plus there will be an option for 4-speed automatic as well. A 4.0-litre V6 engine that produces 236 horsepower, coupled with a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic is standard on crew cabs and optional on the four-wheel-drive Access Cab.

You can pick one of the two available options for engine with 2013 Colorado if you are living in non-US country; the base model Colorado features an engine producing 150hp and 258 IB-FT of torque. It is 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Duramax diesel. Additionally, there is also a more powered Duramx diesel 2.8-liter 4-cylinder generating 180-horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque. A 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission are available with the engine. The power plant sounds louder, but the outcome is not the same as it should be especially from a 346 pound-feet of torque pickup truck.

Verdict

We are happy to see a more direct steering and more solid body on new Colorado 2013 model. The compact midsize truck has improved its handling far than in past and boasts up an impressive upgrades in driving dynamics with lesser bounces. But unfortunately, as other trucks having a firm rear, Colorado’s road grip often breaks on rough roads. With a notably improved interior, highly upgraded engine types, better handling and stronger road grip on high speeds, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is winner pickup truck.

Summary

Chevrolet Colorado 2013 is expected at times when the pickup truck market is jam packed with some of the hottest quick sellers including the latest model of Toyota Tacoma for 2013. Where Tacoma offers a variety of engine and body types, Colorado provides more power, which after a pickup truck is all about. Read more details of the comparison here.

A Review on Camry – Best Selling Car In USA

Toyota Camry has been contributing to Toyota with the highest number of sales since 1997 and as the bestselling car in U.S.A. Besides being the best-selling midsize car, Camry is ranked second in the most affordable cars in U.S. Another nice thing to know about Camry, it is the best vehicle by Toyota that has highest sales in the country. Not only in the U.S but Camry also has higher sales in Australia and Asian countries. The front-wheel-drive Camry first appeared on roads in 1983 replacing the old rear-wheel-drive Corona. Today, Camry rules the midsize car segment having sales more than any other automaker in the same segment. Since the beginning, Camry has greatly improved every time it was redesigned for upcoming years.

What makes Camry 2013 different?

Toyota has redesigned the car regularly every 5 years. The Camry has achieved a dominant position as the baseline sedan of choice; quiet, smooth, relaxed, dependable and reasonably priced. While the new 2013 Camry offers better fuel economy and value, the seventh-generation Camry is designed to keep up all those traits. Okane, the head engineer of Camry assures that the 2013 car, including every engine, will at least achieve equal score to qualify for leadership in fuel efficiency.

Performance:

The base model comprises 4-cylinder engine and goes 25 miles per gallon in the city while 35 miles per gallon on the highway. The new hybrid LE does better than Ford Fusion from 31/35 miles per gallon to 43/39 miles per gallon. The V-6 engine is boosted up 1 mile per gallon therefore relying on four cylinder strategy only like Sonata would not work for Camry. All these improvements have been achieved without direct fuel injection, turbocharging and reduced engine by the company.

Oppositely, Toyota relied on very core areas such as electric power steering, higher gears, thinner sheet metal, 155-pound diet and slighter rolling resistance. Both, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engines are the same. Hybrid LE enjoys a better economical Atkinson-cycle engine boasting an electric water pump, better electric-motor utilization, more-efficient regenerative braking and reduces extra 66 pounds. This Camry is not exceptional, but it appears stable version than forerunner. Regardless of its reduced weight, the other aspect ratios of car including wheelbase are same.

Toyota Camry 2013 Interior:

The interior packs a spacious and convenient cabin. The LE hybrid yields from a shrink and repositioned electronics package, widening the trunk room to 13 cubic feet, which was 11 in the former. In some other models there is 15 cubic feet of trunk space. Luckily, best selling Camry car retains the mode towards low cost supplies that have been witnessed on several vehicles of Toyota. New stratified front dashboard with real striping on its opening end has enhanced the feel.

Other Options:

Big, ergonomically molded steering panel with handy controls help to use the additional electronics. Camry has many models such as L, LE, hybrid LE, hybrid XLE, SE, XLE, SE V-6, and XLE V-6 but we liked the SE more. SE models come with French-striped stuffing, more useful seat cushions, a neater grille, and much less chroming. SE models also have a conspicuously sturdier suspension and a swifter steering gear. As you would expect see the V-6 SE as faster, but the 4-cylinder remains lighter on wheels.