Lincoln Town Car vs Saab 9-5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Saab 9-5
Overview
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Signature Limited Fleet | Turbo4 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,000 | $38,525 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal (best) | 18.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 239 hp (best) | 220 hp |
| Torque | 287 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 21 cu ft (best) | 18.2 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,345 lbs (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 117.7 in (best) | 111.7 in |
| Length | 215.4 in (best) | 197.2 in |
| Width | 78.5 in (best) | 73.3 in |
| Height | 59 in (best) | 57.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet | Saab 9-5Turbo4 |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lincoln Town Car | Saab 9-5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signature Limited Fleet $47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Turbo4 $38,525 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Signature Limited $47,225 MSRP | Turbo4 Premium $43,435 MSRP |
| 3 | Signature L Fleet $52,670 MSRP | Turbo6 $48,030 MSRP |
| 4 | Signature L $52,895 MSRP | Aero $49,565 MSRP |