Audi A6 2004 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 8 HP less power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-5. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.0 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 320'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine: The BDW engine's timing chain, expected to be long-lasting, typically lasts only 100,000–150,000 km, depending on driving habits. If a cold engine produces a distinct rattling sound, the chain may have ... More about Audi A6 2004 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 8 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 546 litres | 500 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 46 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.2 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`135 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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