Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Saab 9-5 Sedan

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

18.4 ft³

Trunk Volume

18.2 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

255 hp @ 4700 rpm

220 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm

258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Manual

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,041 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

28 MPG

25 MPG

City

25 MPG

20 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4 (2023) Tons/yr

7.3 Tons/yr

EPA rating

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

18 gallons

Cruising Range City

450 miles

360 miles

Cruising Range Highway

594 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

199.2 in

197.2 in

Height

59.6 in

57.8 in

Max Width

74.8 in

73.3 in

Front Width

63.9 in

62.4 in

Rear Width

65.2 in

62.4 in

Wheelbase

117.9 in

111.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

N/A

42.2 in

Front Seat Headroom

N/A

38 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

57 in

Front Seat Hip Room

N/A

58.9 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

N/A

38.8 in

Rear Seat Headroom

N/A

36.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

56.4 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

58 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

18.4 ft³

18.2 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter

40.4 ft

37.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

17" x 7.0"

Rear Wheel Size

19" x 8.5"

17" x 7.0"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

4-link

Tires

Front Tire

P245/45HR19

P225/55HR17

Rear Tire

P245/45HR19

P225/55HR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White

N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Cape York Green Metallic
Carbon Black Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Oxide Grey Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Vegas Red Metallic, Late Availability
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
Frozen Deep Grey, Priority 1
Frozen Pure Grey Metallic, Priority 1

N/A

Standard Interior Materials

Black, M Alcantara/Veganza Upholstery
Black, Veganza Perforated & Quilted Upholstery
Burgundy Red, Veganza Perforated & Quilted Upholstery
Espresso Brown, Veganza Perforated & Quilted Upholstery
Smoke White, Veganza Perforated & Quilted Upholstery

Jet Black, Leather-appointed seats
Parchment, Leather-appointed seats

Optional Interior Materials

Black/Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Copper Brown/Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery
Silverstone II Atlas Grey, Extended Merino Leather Upholstery

N/A

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Standard

Premium Sound System

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Optional

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Not Available

Automatic Parking

Standard

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Standard

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Rear Parking Aid

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Not Available

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

Not Available

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Not Available

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

N/A

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

N/A

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

N/A

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

N/A

Warranty Note

N/A

Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.

Compare BMW 5 Series Sedan vs Saab 9-5 Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary