Car comparison

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6vsSaab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI S4 (8D/B5)

2.7 BiTurbo V6

265 hp2671 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboSedan1997-2001
VS

Saab 9-5

2.3 T 16V Aero

250 hp2290 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1999-2001

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,671cc163cu in
2,290cc140cu in
Length
4,483mm176in
4,810mm189in
Width
1,733mm68in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,396mm55in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,607mm103in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,498mm59in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
440L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L
CO2 emissions
271g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V AeroPowerTorque
  • AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: Power / Torque
  • Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65,800 rpm1,850-3,600 rpm6,050 rpm
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero5,300 rpm1,900 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 has 15 hp more than Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero.

The biggest power difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V65.6 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 and Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero and AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
549 km
341 mi
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
250 hp
186 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
5.6 s
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS4 (8D/B5)2.7 BiTurbo V6Saab9-52.3 T 16V Aero
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
11.3 L/100 km
20.8 mpg US
25.0 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,483 mm
176.5 in
Height
1,396 mm
55.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,810 mm
189.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
271 g/km
-
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero
Consumption11.3 L/100 km20.8 mpg US25 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.78 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.82 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,695 L448 US gal373 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,966 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S4 (8D/B5) 2.7 BiTurbo V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Saab 9-5 2.3 T 16V Aero

  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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