BMW 3 series 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while SAAB 9-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.9 - 2.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 231 HP | 150 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 330 NM | 240 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 - 11.3 seconds | 7.1 - 12 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 - 10.0 | 5.9 - 11.0 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-3. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 15 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 25 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. The SAAB 9-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres less than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`998 | ~ 2`061 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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