The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9000 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
SAAB 9000 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.72 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.41 m
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
488 litres
460 litres
SAAB 9000 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9000 has 28 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series.
