BMW 3 series 1986 vs SAAB 900 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 30 HP more power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 46 NM more than SAAB 900. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 10.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 10.1 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 900, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.42 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 37 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, 5 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.3 metres less than that of the SAAB 900. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 7400 | |
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