2011 Saab 9-4X vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Saab 9-4X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Saab 9-4X would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Saab 9-4X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series 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 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Saab | BMW |
| Model | 9-4X | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4896 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
