BMW 5 series 2007 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 85 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 180 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
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: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| BMW 5 series and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 500 litres | |
| BMW 5 series has 20 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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