SAAB 9000 1993 vs BMW 5 series 1988
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 53 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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 (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: | 4.76 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9000 is 4 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 460 litres | |
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SAAB 9000 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9000 has 28 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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