Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5000 294 lb-ft@1550 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.4 in | -6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 188.5 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3792 lb. | -112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 34.9 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 0.0 | 73 ft3 |
2007 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe.