Audi A6 2004 vs SAAB 9-5 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 75 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 130 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Phaeton | 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. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Audi A6 2004 3.0 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`345 | 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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