The Saab 9-5 (1997-2001) was offered with 9 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Petrol | 230 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 8.2 s | 10.8 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 230 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 9.1 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 200 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 8.9 s | 11.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 185 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 9.9 s | 10.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 185 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.7 s | 9.3 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 170 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 9.5 s | 10.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 170 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 8.5 s | 9.6 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 11.6 s | 10.4 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.8 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.