BMW 5 series 1984 vs SAAB 9000 1995
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 45 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 70 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 (BMW 5 series) 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: | 4.62 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 5 series is smaller. BMW 5 series is 14 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1000 | |
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