SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 73 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 11.8 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 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 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 9-5) 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: | 280'000 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: | 10 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`295 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| SAAB 9-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than SAAB 9-5, so SAAB 9-5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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