BMW 5 series 1983 vs SAAB 9000 1993
| 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: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 55 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 900 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | 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. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The SAAB 9000 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`865 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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