SAAB 900 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1993

 
SAAB 900
1994 - 1996
BMW 3 series
1993 - 1995
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 170 HP192 HP
Torque: 227 NM245 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds8.6 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
SAAB 900 engine produces 22 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 18 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 900 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.19.1
Fuel tank capacity: 68 litres65 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle710 km in combined cycle

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 900) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years6 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on BMW 5 sērija
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.43 m
Width: 1.71 m1.71 m
Height: 1.44 m1.35 m
SAAB 900 is 21 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 900 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data230 litres
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 900 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means SAAB 900 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6001`850
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

low
SAAB 900 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 20007800
Pros and Cons: SAAB 900 has
  • timing belt engine
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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