Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-5 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
2.0 - 3.0
1.8 - 5.4
Performance
Power:
120 - 250 HP
150 - 476 HP
Torque:
240 - 350 NM
240 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.3 - 13.5 seconds
4.7 - 11.1 seconds
In general, Mercedes E class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than SAAB 9-5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.9 - 11.3
6.9 - 13.6
SAAB 9-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, a SAAB 9-5 with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
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690 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible
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1950 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
