Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 116.9 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 193.1 in | -2.7 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 73.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.6 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3470 lb. | 3814 lb. | -344 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.5 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 58.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.2 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.1 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 5-Series.