BMW 3 series 1993 vs SAAB 900 1993
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 20 HP more power than SAAB 900, whereas torque is 13 NM more than SAAB 900. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including SAAB 9-3, SAAB 9000 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 900 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.44 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 21 cm shorter than the SAAB 900, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 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 900, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| SAAB 900 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than SAAB 900, so SAAB 900 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8400 | |
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