SAAB 9-5 2001 vs BMW 5 series 2007

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SAAB 9-5
2001 - 2005
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.02.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 120 - 250 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 240 - 350 NM210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 - 13 seconds5.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.6 - 11.15.1 - 11.4
SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, SAAB 9-5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.83 m4.84 m
Width: 1.79 m1.85 m
Height: 1.48 m1.47 m
SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher.
SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`800~ 2`139
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 12007600
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-5 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
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