BMW 3 series 1992 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 90 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9-3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 20 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: | 435 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 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`760 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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