SAAB 9-5 2001 vs Mercedes E class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-5 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-5 and Mercedes E class have the same engine power, but SAAB 9-5 torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes E class. SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 3.2 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 480 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 4 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`800 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2800 | |
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