BMW 6 series 2005 vs SAAB 9-3 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 490 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 6 series engine produces 217 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 170 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.4 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 915 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 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: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | |
| 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. | |||
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`250 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 3800 | |
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