Lexus ES XV40 or Saab 9-5 II?

2006–2012 vs 2010–2012 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: ES XV40 4,855 mm, 9-5 II 5,008 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: ES XV40 425 l, 9-5 II 513 l.
Lowest consumption: ES XV40 8.4 l/100 km, 9-5 II 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: ES XV40 123–202 kW, 9-5 II 118–221 kW.
Standard equipment: ES XV40 27 items (Base), 9-5 II 25 items (Linear).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus ES XV402006–2012 · 2 engines · Base, Comfort, Premium, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Saab 9-5 II2010–2012 · 5 engines · Linear, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus ES XV402006–2012no listings	Saab 9-5 II2010–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,855 mm	Length5,008 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,868 mm
Height	Height1,455 mm	Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,775 mm	Wheelbase2,837 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume425 l	Trunk volume513 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,560 kg–1,635 kg	Curb weight1,735 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2012	Production years2010–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines2	Number of engines5
Power	Power123–202 kW (167–275 hp)	Power118–221 kW (160–300 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.4–3.5	Displacement (l)2.0–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 2.4	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · 3.5	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.8 V6 XWD
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Linear
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim25 · Linear
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Base	Items in the top trim25 · Linear
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 1
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus ES XV40 or Saab 9-5 II?

Length: Saab 9-5 II 5,008 mm, Lexus ES XV40 4,855 mm (a 153 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,837 vs 2,775 mm. Boot: 513 vs 425 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus ES XV40 or Saab 9-5 II?

The most frugal Lexus ES XV40 uses 8.4 l/100 km (2.4); the most frugal Saab 9-5 II 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Lexus ES XV40 or Saab 9-5 II?

The strongest Lexus ES XV40 makes 202 kW (275 hp) (3.5); the strongest Saab 9-5 II 221 kW (300 hp) (2.8 V6 XWD).

Other comparisons

ES XV40 vs Toyota Camry XV40 ES XV40 vs Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)ES XV40 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 ES XV40 vs BMW Serija 5 E60 9-5 II vs Jaguar XF X250 9-5 II vs Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)9-5 II vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W212 Compare cars →