Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | BMW 5-Series | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5600 319 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 298 kW@5500 610 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,969 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,905 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,480 kg | 2,050 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 973 mm | -26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 917 mm | -61 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 521 L | 153 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,744 L | 18.4 | -17.4 L |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
All I need. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2011 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
People 5 foot 3 and above cannot sit comfortably in the back seat on long trips. see full BMW 5-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Almost limo sized with very comfortable shaping. see full BMW 5-Series review |