SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Chrysler 300M 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Chrysler 300M is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 104 HP less power than Chrysler 300M, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Chrysler 300M. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 10.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 11.3 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 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler 300M. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 560 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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SAAB 9-5 is smaller, but slightly higher. SAAB 9-5 is 20 cm shorter than the Chrysler 300M, 13 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 530 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chrysler 300M, which means SAAB 9-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`120 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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