2011 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, both 2011 BMW 740 and 2011 Saab 9-4X were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 740 and 2011 Saab 9-4X are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Because 2011 BMW 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | BMW | Saab |
| Model | 740 | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
