Saab 9-5 (2001 – 2005) vs Acura CL (2001 – 2004): specs compared
The Acura CL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 263 hp against 250 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 6.9 s. The Saab 9-5 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,574 kg.
| Specification |
Saab
9-5
2001 – 2005
|
Acura
CL
2001 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2005 | 2001 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 250 hp | 228 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 240 – 350 Nm | 294 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 13.0 s | 6.6 – 7.0 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 250 km/h | 220 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 11.1 L/100 km | 10.2 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,877 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,793 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,354 – 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 – 1,590 kg | 1,574 – 1,615 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.