Mercedes E class 1995 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 75 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 110 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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 9000) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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