BMW 5-Series vs. Saab 9-5 MPG

Chart is based on 254 fuel economy reports for the BMW 5-Series and 78 fuel economy reports for the Saab 9-5.

BMW 5-Series MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2018	4dr Sedan turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	hvy	10	20	40	30	85	25.0
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	3	0	85	13	60	21.5
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 443hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	0	5	95	75	29.0
2014	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	10	30	10	50	100	20.5
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	20	30	30	20	70	18.5
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	mtns	med	none	15	8	8	70	155	36.4
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	v.lt	none	0	0	14	86	65	26.0
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2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 181hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	2	8	5	85	100	42.2
2011	4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	7	23	12	58	71	27.6
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	5	19	55	22	60	20.5
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	3	12	40	45	67	22.7
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	15	23	58	70	22.5
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	100	0	N/A	23.2
2010	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	5	5	10	80	80	24.8
2009	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	8	4	16	73	60	22.6
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	6	36	58	65	25.5
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	none	0	50	35	15	65	18.8
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	60	0	40	90	37.9
2009	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	15	50	20	15	60	21.9
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	hvy	5	0	35	60	68	20.5
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	15	50	10	25	85	25.0
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	light	29	26	24	21	130	26.1
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	12	23	27	38	75	23.7
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	16	15	63	70	22.6
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	10	20	30	40	130	28.3
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 174hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	3	0	2	95	125	39.6
2008	4dr Sedan 500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD	hills	lead	hvy	5	35	10	50	85	13.8
2008	4dr Sedan 500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	0	5	0	95	75	15.0
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	11	18	66	82	21.4
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	none	20	10	20	50	70	22.0
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	24	9	60	74	25.7
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	13	10	33	43	63	23.3
2007	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	3	16	26	55	64	20.4
2007	4dr Sedan 500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	20	20	60	75	11.7
2007	4dr Sedan 500-horsepower 5.0L V10 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	0	20	80	70	14.7
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	hvy	20	20	5	55	70	18.9
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	50	0	40	70	16.0
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	16	16	25	44	73	24.7
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	16	8	37	40	69	23.3
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	10	35	0	55	75	22.5
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	light	10	11	50	31	65	22.5
2007	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	25	13	63	72	25.4
2007	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	mtns	light	none	0	0	1	99	75	26.8
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	4	24	4	68	66	24.9
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 229hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	light	5	10	60	25	110	37.2
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 161hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	hills	lead	light	10	60	10	20	95	35.1
2006	4dr Sedan 500-horsepower 5.0L V10 7-speed automated manual RWD	flat	light	light	5	32	13	50	83	14.8
2006	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	2	25	50	23	75	20.1
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	3	25	41	31	66	27.0
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD	flat	med	light	0	70	0	30	70	20.0
2006	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	light	0	22	4	75	72	28.5
2006	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	10	0	80	10	85	22.1
2005	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	light	3	23	20	55	70	20.9
2004	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	5	18	35	43	73	18.3
2004	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	20	10	70	60	21.5
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	20	0	0	80	65	27.3
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	5	95	0	0	24.9
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	none	10	49	5	37	75	22.1
2004	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	5	60	20	15	70	26.2
2004	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	10	20	60	100	23.1
2003	4dr Sedan 394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	10	10	80	65	21.7
2003	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	25	30	40	75	21.0
2003	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	33	12	33	22	60	22.0
2003	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	6	26	34	34	67	21.8
2003	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	0	100	75	26.5
2002	4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	0	14	23	63	60	22.4
2002	4dr Sedan 394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	5	5	20	70	75	17.0
2002	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	10	0	40	50	75	20.4
2002	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	40	40	20	70	21.0
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	17	29	11	44	87	20.7
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	3	13	20	65	65	25.3
2002	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	light	hvy	11	37	13	40	63	27.8
2001	4dr Wagon 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	2	3	5	90	60	28.0
2001	4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	mtns	med	hvy	15	15	0	70	65	16.0
2001	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	11	0	11	78	60	28.0
2001	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	25	50	25	0	0	16.7
2000	4dr Wagon 193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	55	29.0
2000	4dr Sedan 394-horsepower 4.9L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	10	30	10	50	80	11.6
2000	4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	5	10	40	45	80	23.4
2000	4dr Sedan 282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	light	0	15	85	0	0	19.0
2000	4dr Sedan 193-horsepower 2.8L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	5	20	20	55	70	27.0

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Saab 9-5 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	20	80	65	29.2
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 190hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD	mtns	light	none	5	5	5	85	100	33.1
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	none	11	39	6	44	60	21.8
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	lead	light	0	95	0	5	80	25.0
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	9	13	3	75	72	24.3
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	2	3	20	75	70	26.8
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	light	11	28	14	47	71	26.3
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2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	1	18	81	64	29.4
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	6	17	28	50	70	23.0
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	hills	med	light	0	95	0	5	60	20.0
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	mtns	lead	none	0	10	50	40	80	23.3
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	30	0	70	0	N/A	22.8
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	24	29	29	19	110	29.8
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	lead	hvy	10	10	60	20	60	22.8
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	22	22	56	70	26.2
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	none	3	7	10	80	76	27.6
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	5	10	85	60	36.3
2004	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	10	30	35	25	65	22.3
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	100	0	0	21.2
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	8	14	21	57	69	25.3
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	none	6	11	34	50	78	24.5
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	0	25	10	65	60	29.1
2003	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	26	32	42	70	25.0
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	1	13	86	70	29.7
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	6	16	76	70	29.9
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	lead	light	0	0	50	50	65	20.0
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	20	80	75	23.5
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	5	15	15	65	73	28.4
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	hvy	5	5	15	75	50	25.0
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	0	0	100	70	33.0
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	lead	light	0	5	95	0	0	23.0
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	25	25	0	50	60	24.3
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	10	30	10	50	60	26.0
2002	4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	10	10	10	70	60	23.0
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	12	88	100	29.8
2001	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	none	0	0	90	10	60	20.5
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	5	5	5	85	75	28.7
2001	4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	med	none	5	20	25	50	75	26.9
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	4	15	27	55	62	23.3
2000	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	0	0	50	50	75	21.6

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	The BMW 535d isn't the class's fuel economy champ. That title goes to the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC, with EPA ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway (27/38 with AWD). But, considering that the BMW's engine has two more cylinders (for a total of six) and 60 more horsepower, it comes surprisingly close: 26/38 with rear-wheel-drive (as tested) and 26/37 with all-wheel-drive. Audi's similarly sized 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel, though 15 horses less powerful than BMW's, is less efficient in "city" driving, with EPA ratings of 24/38 (with mandatory AWD). In the real-world, the trip computer reports suggested an even larger BMW advantage, especially at lower speeds. My suburban averages with the 535d ranged from 34.6 to 47.2, with high 30s fairly easily achievable (if I avoided the temptation to bury the go-pedal). The Audi's suburban averages were stuck in the mid-30s, with a high (in fewer attempts) of 38.4. On the highway, the Audi managed a coupe mpg over 40 where the speed limit was 60, and a couple under 40 where the speed limit was 70. The rear-wheel-drive BMW virtually tied the all-wheel-drive Audi at high speeds, but achieved 53.8 mpg on one 65-mph freeway trip. This is incredible (yes, I'm wondering about the accuracy of the trip computer myself) for a sedan with the 535d's mass and performance. As with other BMW's, selecting the "eco pro" mode can substantially improve fuel efficiency. Engage this mode, and it becomes easy to drive a powerful BMW like a hypermiler would a Prius. Audi and Mercedes-Benz do not offer a similar mode. see full BMW 5-Series review

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BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The turbo allows the ability to extract very excellent fuel economy if driven conservatively, and yet deliver exceptional power when needed (or just desired). see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I drive 500+ highway miles weekly. I needed a comforable ride with good fuel economy. I am averaging 30 mpg on the highway at 70+ MPH in Florida see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Much higher than expected. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	21 mpg mixed city and highway, very good for car this size see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy averaged 18.9 mpg in my day-to-day non-highway driving. That's a fair number for a solid AWD sedan of its proportions and weight. I once achieved 31.6 mpg on a 75 miles highway run, albeit owing to some judicious hyper-miling driving techniques. 'Normal' highway driving at 80 mph returned 25.6 mpg. Modern SUVs can achieve that today so I don't count fuel economy among the E60's selling points. I'd give it a 6 at best. see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	At this moment the computer shows 27.6 mpg for combo city/freeway/around town driving. True, it uses premium but that is excellent for a car this size and performance.[mpg is without using A/C] see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very good for large AWD car see full BMW 5-Series review
2006	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I am seeing 22mpg in the city, not bad for 255hp see full BMW 5-Series review
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	28 mpg highway - 20 mpg city. see full BMW 5-Series review
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Averaging 25mpg combined and 30mpg expressway...not too shabby for full-size luxury vehicle. see full BMW 5-Series review

BMW 5-Series Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Their quoted miles per gallon far lower than the Audi, although the car is likely fasgter. see full BMW 5-Series review
2008	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	current gas prices. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007	4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	19 MPG overall see full BMW 5-Series review
2005	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	V8 19 city/25 highway see full BMW 5-Series review
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD	could be better for city driving and daily driver see full BMW 5-Series review
2003	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Seems to guzzle gas in stop-and-go regime, even if I watch the consumption report as I drive. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD	requires premium gas. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	5 Series was terrific car but very poor on gas and used premium fuel. We knew about the mileage when purchased but this was one of the factors making us switch as we have 2 new drivers that would have kept this car driving more hours at a higher cost. see full BMW 5-Series review

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Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	So far doing mixed highway and suburban driving, getting about 26-28 on the highway while around 19-22 driving around suburbs. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	It gets 29mpg highway if you keep it at 70mph. Just completed 700 mile weekend trip with extended 85-90mph speeds, averaging 26.5mpg. Avg 22/23 in the city. Can run regular with only slight performance degrade. What other 260hp car gets this mileage? see full Saab 9-5 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Fuel economy is outstanding for such a fast car. At a steady 100 km/h speed, I can keep my economy numbers at 7.5 L/100km or lower see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Does pretty good for size of car see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Sportiness with fuel economy. Great combination see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	4 hours of 70-75 mph, summer temperatures with the A/C on -- 35 miles to the Imperial gallon see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	35-40 mpg HWY and 25 city for a large luxury sedan with impressive acceleration see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	9-5 get close to 30 mpg on highway, very close to what econ cars get. see full Saab 9-5 review
2004	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great for power avaialable see full Saab 9-5 review
2003	4dr Sedan turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a car with this much power, the mileage is great. Even with a roof rack and some heavy feet, it gets 22+ mpg in mixed driving. Very rare for a car with this kind of performance. see full Saab 9-5 review

Saab 9-5 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I had hoped for better economy from 2.3L, but it is really really really hard not to go like a bat out of hell with all of the available power! see full Saab 9-5 review
2002	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The hotter running turbo-charged engine requires mid and / or high test. see full Saab 9-5 review