SAAB 900 1994 vs Mercedes CLK 1998

 
SAAB 900
1994 - 1996
Mercedes CLK
1998 - 1999
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 170 HP193 HP
Torque: 227 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds8.8 seconds
Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving.
SAAB 900 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.110.1
The SAAB 900 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
SAAB 900 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that by driving the SAAB 900 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle610 km in combined cycle
SAAB 900 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

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: 390'000 km520'000 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 CLK engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years8 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLK might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.57 m
Width: 1.71 m1.72 m
Height: 1.44 m1.38 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 data237 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data350 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6002`030
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 20003800
Pros and Cons: SAAB 900 has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Mercedes CLK has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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