BMW 6 series 2004 vs SAAB 9-3 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 8 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, but torque is 50 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 10.7 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 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 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 6 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: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.43 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger, but lower. BMW 6 series is 18 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | no data | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 4800 | |
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