SAAB 9000 1994 vs Mercedes E class 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (SAAB 9000) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes E class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 113 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.1 | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. SAAB 9000 consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 | |
| 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: | 4.79 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger, but slightly lower. SAAB 9000 is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`600 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3600 | |
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