Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW 5-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 113.7 in | -2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 191.1 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 72.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.8 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4156 lb. | 3505 lb. | 651 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 57.3 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.2 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.0 in | 2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
2011 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |