BMW 3 series 2003 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 62 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.9 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 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
300 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`925 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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