SAAB 9-5 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 43 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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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 data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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