Saab 9-7X (2008 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
Both offer around 390 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. The Saab 9-7X is the lighter car, from 1,900 kg against 2,110 kg. At 4,907 mm, the Saab 9-7X is 119 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse.
| Specification |
Saab
9-7X
2008 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
M-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 290 – 390 hp | 190 – 387 hp |
| Torque | 373 – 542 Nm | 350 – 700 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 – 8.9 s | 5.8 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 200 km/h | 205 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.8 – 16.8 L/100 km | 8.8 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,907 mm | 4,788 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,740 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,900 – 2,141 kg | 2,110 – 2,185 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

