The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while SAAB 9000 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 5.4 (petrol, diesel)
2.0 - 3.0 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes E class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.
Mercedes E class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9000. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
520 litres
488 litres
Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 32 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9000.
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
