BMW 5 series 1998 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (SAAB 9000) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 390 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 130 NM more than SAAB 9000. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.6 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 440'000 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: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 1998 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| 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: | 2`125 kg | 1`600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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