Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
200 HP
218 HP
Torque:
310 NM
270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
7.9 seconds
BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
8.1
The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9-5 consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
860 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
1120 km on highway
BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
5 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on BMW 3 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.84 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.47 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 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.
