BMW 3 series 1993 vs SAAB 9000 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 98 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 144 NM less than SAAB 9000. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| 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: | 4.21 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 55 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 8 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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