Compare Audi S4 B5 vs Saab 9-5 facelift 2 vs Saab 9-5 facelift
Variants
1.9 TiD
1.9 TiD AT
2.0t
2.0t AT
Aero
Aero AT
2.3t
2.3t AT
2.3T
2.3T AT
2.2 TDi
2.2 TDi AT
2.3t
3.0 TiD
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
7.4 L / 7.8 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
75.0 L / 19.8 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
550 kg / 1213 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 308 mm
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc, 286 mm
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Spring Strut
Tire Size
225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1396 mm / 55.0 in
1448 mm / 57.0 in
Size | Length
4483 mm / 176.5 in
4836 mm / 190.4 in
Size | Width
1733 mm / 68.2 in
1792 mm / 70.6 in | 2070 mm / 81.5 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1498.0 mm / 59.0 in
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
1528.0 mm / 60.2 in
Weight
1510.0 kg / 3329.0 lbs
Wheel Size
7.5J x 17
15 in
Wheelbase
2607 mm / 102.6 in
2703 mm / 106.4 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.6 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec
CO2 Emission
271 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Fuel Economy
11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (combined) | 15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
AGB, AZB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
2.7 L / 163.0 cu-in / 2671.0 cc
Engine | Power
265.0 hp / 197.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.2 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.4 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 1850-3600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
1997 ~ 2001
Reviews
Neofiliac score
58%
26%
22%
Pros
- V6TT with 5 valves per cylinder
- Superb suspension setup
- Simple, elegant design
- Good towing capacity
- Improved suspension setup
- Engine uprated
- Rather elegant and coherent
Cons
- Weak automatic transmission
- Avant (the wagon) has better styling
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- No styling improvement
- Discontinuation of V8
- Stuck with basic suspension design
- No obvious exterior change
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