SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 177 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-5 torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-5) 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: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 4 years | 3 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 2`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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