2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Buick Enclave Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2024 Buick
Enclave

MSRP*: $43,900 to $59,500
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 97.4 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 310-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 310 hp
Exterior Length 185.9 in 204.8 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 78.8 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 38.3 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 39.0 - 39.9 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Buick Enclave than in the BMW X3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Buick Enclave will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X3.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Buick Enclave, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X3 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Buick Enclave.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Buick Enclave, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the BMW X3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Buick Enclave.

Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Buick Enclave, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the Buick Enclave.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the BMW X3 doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Buick Enclave.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Buick Enclave, making the Buick Enclave the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Buick Enclave.