SAAB 9-5 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 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 SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| SAAB 9-5 and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 416 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. SAAB 9-5 has 84 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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