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BMW M5 E28 or Saab 900 Classic?

1985–1988 vs 1978–1994 · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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BMW M5 E281985–1988 · 2 engines · StandardSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994 · 6 engines · S, GLE, TurboSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW M5 E281985–1988no listings
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length4,620 mmLength4,680 mm
Width1,700 mmWidth1,690 mm
Height1,400 mmHeight1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,625 mmWheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume620 lTrunk volume240 l–450 l
Curb weight1,430 kg–1,560 kgCurb weight1,175 kg–1,285 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years1985–1988Production years1978–1994
Body typeSedanBody typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines2Number of engines6
Power191–210 kW (260–286 hp)Power94–129 kW (128–175 hp)
Displacement (l)3.5Displacement (l)2.0–2.1
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManualGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · 3.5Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 3.5Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.0 Turbo 16
Top speed245 km/hTop speed210 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · S
Items in the base trim22 · StandardItems in the base trim17 · S
Items in the top trim22 · StandardItems in the top trim22 · GLE
Equipment · Comfort5 · 3
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric—Fabric✓
Genuine Leather✓Genuine Leather—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Athermal Glazing—Athermal Glazing✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers—Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
ABS✓ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
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 — BMW M5 E28 or Saab 900 Classic?

Length: Saab 900 Classic 4,680 mm, BMW M5 E28 4,620 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,625 mm. Boot: 450 vs 620 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M5 E28 or Saab 900 Classic?

The most frugal BMW M5 E28 uses 11.3 l/100 km (3.5); the most frugal Saab 900 Classic 9 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — BMW M5 E28 or Saab 900 Classic?

The strongest BMW M5 E28 makes 210 kW (286 hp) (3.5); the strongest Saab 900 Classic 129 kW (175 hp) (2.0 Turbo 16).

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