Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
200 HP
300 HP
Torque:
310 NM
407 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
8.9 seconds
n/a seconds
SAAB 9-5 engine produces 100 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 97 NM less than BMW 5 series.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
11.1
11.0
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.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
630 km in combined cycle
630 km in combined cycle
880 km on highway
740 km on highway
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a SAAB 9-5 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
5 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X6, BMW Z4
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.
Dimensions
Length:
4.83 m
4.85 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.85 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.48 m
SAAB 9-5 is smaller. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
no data
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.
