BMW X5 vs. Saab 9-7X Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the BMW over the Saab 9-7X. There's no clear winner between the X5 and the Saab 9-7X when it comes to transporting cargo. There's little the Saab 9-7X can tow that the BMW X5 cannot.

Dimensions
The Saab's tank is almost the same size as the BMW X5's, though the BMW X5's is a bit bigger. The BMW X5 and the Saab 9-7X compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the 9-7X for a fill-up more often than the BMW because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Saab 9-7X to the dealership as the X5. The Saab 9-7X guzzles a lot of gasoline compared to the BMW. As far as gas mileage, the BMW bests the Saab 9-7X. The BMW X5 is substantially costlier than the Saab in terms of MSRP. The Saab 9-7X will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the BMW X5. The BMW will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Saab.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Saab 9-7X is definitely nimbler than the BMW X5, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Saab 9-7X has a larger engine than the BMW X5. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the 9-7X will have picked up and gone by the time the BMW X5 finally gets moving.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Saab offers a bit more head room than the BMW X5, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Saab 9-7X is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the BMW X5.

Overview
The BMW X5 and the Saab 9-7X have the same basic warranty.