Compare Mercedes E-class W212 facelift vs Saab 9-3 II vs Saab 9-5 II

Variants
E 200
E 200 CDI
E 200 CDI MT
E 200 MT
E 220 BlueTEC
E 220 BlueTEC 4MATIC
E 220 CDI
E 220 CDI MT
E 250
E 250 CDI
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
E 250 CDI MT
E 300
E 300 4MATIC
E 300 BlueTEC
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
E 350
E 350 4MATIC
E 350 BlueTEC
E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
E 400
E 400 4MATIC
E 500
E 500 4MATIC
E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG 4MATIC
E 63 S AMG 4MATIC
1.8i
1.9 TiD 120PS
1.9 TiD 150PS
2.0t 150PS
2.0t 150PS AT
2.0t 175PS
2.0t 175PS AT
2.0T 210PS
2.0T 210PS AT
2.2 TiD
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT
2.0T
2.0T AT
2.8T XWD AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
513 L / 18.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
5
5
Payload
455 kg / 1003 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring
Multi-link

Construction

Battery | Capacity
0.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon II LWB

Dimensions

Size | Height
1474 mm / 58.0 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4879 mm / 192.1 in
4635 mm / 182.5 in
5009 mm / 197.2 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
2113 mm / 83.2 in
Track Width | Front
1598.0 mm / 62.9 in
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1614.0 mm / 63.5 in
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Weight
1885.0 kg / 4155.7 lbs
Wheelbase
2874 mm / 113.1 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in
2837 mm / 111.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
73%
24%
35%
Pros
  • Torquey yet robust M157 in the E63 AMG
  • Arguably improved build quality
  • Better exterior styling than the pre-facelift
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Decently-powered engines
  • Styling ahead of its time
  • Good fit and finish
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Good appointments inside
Cons
  • AMG went 4MATIC
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Basic suspension setup
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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