SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
| 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: | no data | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 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. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`390 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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