SAAB 9000 1994 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9000 engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 SAAB 9000 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 900 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z4, BMW Z3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 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 1 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 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`600 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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