Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A6 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)
1.8 - 4.2 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A6 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 and Audi A6 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
no data
551 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.