The Saab 9-5 (2001-2005) was offered with 12 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L Petrol | 250 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 8.2 s | 9.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 250 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.3L Petrol | 220 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.7 s | 10.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 220 hp | 310 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.8 s | 9.6 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 | 2 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 185 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 9.5 s | 10.0 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 2.3L Petrol | 185 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 230 km/h | 8.3 s | 9.4 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 3.0L Diesel | 176 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.3 s | 7.3 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 210 km/h | 11.6 s | 10.3 l/100km | 7 trims |
| 2.0L Petrol | 150 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 215 km/h | 9.8 s | 9.2 l/100km | 3 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 120 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 197 km/h | 13.0 s | 7.4 l/100km | 5 trims |
| 2.2L Diesel | 120 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 200 km/h | 11.0 s | 6.6 l/100km | 5 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.