Lexus ES 350 vs. Saab 9-5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Lexus ES 350 to the dealership as the Saab 9-5. When it comes to gas mileage, the Lexus bests the Saab 9-5. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the ES 350 is slightly more economical than the Saab 9-5. The Lexus ES 350 isn't much less costly than the Saab 9-5 as far as MSRP. When it comes to final cost, the Saab 9-5 doesn't cost much less than the ES 350.

Utility
There's no obvious winner between the Saab and the Lexus ES 350 regarding transporting cargo. The Lexus and the Saab 9-5 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Saab 9-5 for a fill-up approximately as often as the Lexus ES 350.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Saab 9-5's front cabin compared to the Lexus ES 350. The Saab 9-5 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Lexus ES 350.

Dimensions
The Lexus ES 350 is somewhat more ponderous than the Saab 9-5. The 9-5 and the ES 350 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The Saab 9-5 and the Lexus have roughly comparable tires. With their comparable turning circles, the Lexus ES 350 and the Saab 9-5 very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Lexus ES 350 has a more massive engine than the Saab 9-5. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Saab 9-5 isn't much more powerful than the Lexus ES 350.

Overview
The 9-5 and the Lexus ES 350 have the same basic after-sale protection.

Other
The Lexus emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Saab.