SAAB 9000 1991 vs Mercedes E class 1995
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| SAAB 9000 engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 (Mercedes E class) 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 | 580'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 900 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means SAAB 9000 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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