Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 255 hp@6600 220 lb-ft@2600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 98.3 in | 8.1 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 166.9 in | 23.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 50.8 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 3307 lb. | 223 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 39.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 53.3 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 0.0 in | 36.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 36.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2010 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
What rear seat? see full BMW Z4 review |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |