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Audi A6 C5 or Saab 9-5 I?

1997–2004 vs 1997–2009 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

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Audi A6 C51997–2004 · 13 engines · Basis, Ambiente, Ambition, AdvanceSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 9-5 I1997–2009 · 6 engines · Linear, Arc, Vector, AeroSpecifications →Listings →
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Audi A6 C51997–2004no listings
Saab 9-5 I1997–2009no listings
Dimensions
Length4,796 mm–4,833 mmLength4,827 mm–4,836 mm
Width1,810 mmWidth1,792 mm
Height1,453 mm–1,460 mmHeight1,449 mm–1,497 mm
Wheelbase2,760 mmWheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance120 mmGround clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume455 l–500 lTrunk volume416 l–500 l
Curb weight1,395 kg–1,770 kgCurb weight1,470 kg–1,650 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years1997–2004Production years1997–2009
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines13Number of engines6
Power81–221 kW (110–300 hp)Power88–191 kW (120–260 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–4.2Displacement (l)1.9–2.3
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 130Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h6.7 s · 2.7 T quattroBest 0–100 km/h6.9 s · Aero 2.3T
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Linear
Items in the base trim21 · BasisItems in the base trim22 · Linear
Items in the top trim30 · AmbitionItems in the top trim24 · Arc
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket—12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A6 C5 or Saab 9-5 I?

Length: Saab 9-5 I 4,836 mm, Audi A6 C5 4,833 mm (a 3 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 500 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A6 C5 or Saab 9-5 I?

The most frugal Audi A6 C5 uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 130); the most frugal Saab 9-5 I 6.4 l/100 km (1.9 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Audi A6 C5 or Saab 9-5 I?

The strongest Audi A6 C5 makes 221 kW (300 hp) (4.2 quattro); the strongest Saab 9-5 I 191 kW (260 hp) (Aero 2.3T).

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