BMW 5 series 1988 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| 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: | 3.4 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series and SAAB 9000 have the same engine power, but BMW 5 series torque is 35 NM more than SAAB 9000. BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.3 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 6 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: | 4.72 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): | 2`035 | 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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