BMW 5 series 1994 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: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 47 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series 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: | 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: | 4.72 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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`870 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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