Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0
2.0 - 4.8
Performance
Power:
120 - 250 HP
163 - 367 HP
Torque:
240 - 350 NM
210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
6.9 - 13 seconds
5.2 - 9.6 seconds
In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than SAAB 9-5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.6 - 11.1
5.1 - 11.4
SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, SAAB 9-5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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!
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:
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560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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520 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
