Lexus ES 2006 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus ES) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (SAAB 9-5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 275 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 344 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 125 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 24 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus ES might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus ES is 1 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
425 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2400 | |
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