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BMW Serija 5 E12 or Saab 900 Classic?

1972–1981 vs 1978–1994 · Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

BMW Serija 5 E121972–1981 · 7 engines · Base, SESpecifications →Listings →
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994 · 6 engines · S, GLE, TurboSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 5 E121972–1981no listings
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length4,620 mmLength4,680 mm
Width1,690 mmWidth1,690 mm
Height1,425 mmHeight1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,636 mmWheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance145 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume240 l–450 l
Curb weight1,250 kg–1,420 kgCurb weight1,175 kg–1,285 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years1972–1981Production years1978–1994
Body typeSedanBody typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines7Number of engines6
Power66–160 kW (90–218 hp)Power94–129 kW (128–175 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–3.5Displacement (l)2.0–2.1
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 518Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · M535iBest 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.0 Turbo 16
Top speed220 km/hTop speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim16 · BaseItems in the base trim17 · S
Items in the top trim21 · SEItems in the top trim22 · GLE
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior7 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Athermal Glazing—Athermal Glazing✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 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 · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels✓R14 Wheels—
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 5 E12 or Saab 900 Classic?

Length: Saab 900 Classic 4,680 mm, BMW Serija 5 E12 4,620 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,636 mm. Boot: 450 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 5 E12 or Saab 900 Classic?

The most frugal BMW Serija 5 E12 uses 10.5 l/100 km (518); the most frugal Saab 900 Classic 9 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 5 E12 or Saab 900 Classic?

The strongest BMW Serija 5 E12 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (M535i); the strongest Saab 900 Classic 129 kW (175 hp) (2.0 Turbo 16).

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