Lexus ES 2006 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 6 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 2600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus ES has
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SAAB 9-5 has
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