BMW 7 series 1995 vs SAAB 9000 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW 7 series engine produces 23 HP more power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 20 NM more than SAAB 9000. Despite the higher power, BMW 7 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 9.6 | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 7 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 7 series could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 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 7 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: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | 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 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.98 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 7 series is larger. BMW 7 series is 19 cm longer than the SAAB 9000, 8 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 7 series is 1.1 metres more than that of the SAAB 9000, which means BMW 7 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`235 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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