SAAB 9000 1991 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 200 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 323 NM | 222 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 30 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 101 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9000 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9000 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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 (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: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.76 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: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`960 | |
| 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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