Mercedes E class 2009 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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: | 231 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 81 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 220 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class 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 Mercedes E class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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: | 21 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | 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. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter V6 diesel widely used in many models under the 3.0 CDI or 350 CDI designation. It is known for strong performance and good durability when maintained properly, and well-kept engines are capable of exceeding 500,000 km. At the same time, the unit has several characteristic weak ... More about Mercedes E klase 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 6 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 416 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 279 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`565 kg | 1`800 kg | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 2000 | |
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