Mercedes E class 1997 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 224 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 13 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 45 NM more than SAAB 9000. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.4 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class 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: | 700'000 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: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SL | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 4 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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