Chrysler 300M 1998 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler 300M engine produces 104 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
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Chrysler 300M is larger, but slightly lower. Chrysler 300M is 20 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
530 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Chrysler 300M can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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