Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW XM | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 4.4L V8 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 483 hp@5400 479 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 122.2 in | -15.8 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 201.2 in | -10.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 78.9 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 69.1 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 6094 lb. | -2414 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.2 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 60.3 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.4 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 40.3 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 80.7 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.8 | 64.3 ft3 | -27.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 64.3 ft3 | 8.7 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 2023 BMW XM.