SAAB 9-5 1997 vs Mercedes E class 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 470 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-5 engine produces 47 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-5 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | Used also on Mercedes S klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. SAAB 9-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-5 is 0.5 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`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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