Mercedes S class 1995 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 470 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes S class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes S class engine produces 150 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 210 NM more than SAAB 9000. Thanks to more power Mercedes S class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 | 9.6 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes S class consumes 5.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes S class could require 870 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9000 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 9000) 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 S 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: | 630'000 km | 440'000 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 S class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes E klase | 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 S class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mercedes S class is larger. Mercedes S class is 32 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes S class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes S class is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Mercedes S class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1400 | |
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