SAAB 900 1994 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 900 engine produces 62 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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 CLK) 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: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | 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. SAAB 900 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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