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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9000 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 420'000 km | 630'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes Vito | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 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 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 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`950 | |
| 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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