Mercedes E class 2006 vs SAAB 9-3 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 62 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 83 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 7.8 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 18 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 271 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`295 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 130 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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