Mercedes E class 1995 vs SAAB 9-5 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 14 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 580'000 km | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and SAAB 9-5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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