Chrysler 300M 1998 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 254 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Chrysler 300M engine produces 4 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, but torque is 10 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite the higher power, Chrysler 300M reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler 300M consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler 300M could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler 300M consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chrysler 300M is larger, but lower. Chrysler 300M is 17 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300M is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
530 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler 300M is 0.7 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Chrysler 300M can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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