2011 Saab 9-4X vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, both 2011 Saab 9-4X and 2011 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Saab 9-4X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Saab 9-4X (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
Because 2011 BMW 530 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 530. 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 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Saab 9-4X | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Saab | BMW |
| Model | 9-4X | 530 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
