SAAB 900 1995 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| SAAB 900 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Despite less power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 10.3 | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 900 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 900 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) 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 CLK) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| SAAB 900 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 900 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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