SAAB 9-3 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2007

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SAAB 9-3
2002 - 2007
BMW 5 series
2007 - 2010
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-3 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.02.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 120 - 210 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 167 - 320 NM210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 11.5 seconds5.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 - 9.55.1 - 11.4
On average, the SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 5 series. On average, SAAB 9-3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.84 m
Width: 1.76 m1.85 m
Height: 1.47 m1.47 m
SAAB 9-3 is smaller.
SAAB 9-3 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: no data560 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`577~ 2`139
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 16007600
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-3 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
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