SAAB 9000 1995 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 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| SAAB 9000 engine produces 20 HP less power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 5 NM more than BMW 5 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.5 | |
| SAAB 9000 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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. | |||
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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