BMW Z3 1996 vs SAAB 9-3 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 205 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
|
SAAB 9-3 is a more dynamic driving. BMW Z3 engine produces 65 HP less power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than SAAB 9-3. Due to the lower power, BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
|
The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW Z3 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the BMW Z3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW Z3 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 Z3) 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: | 4.02 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
|
BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 61 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 295 litres | |
|
SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. BMW Z3 has 130 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`435 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW Z3, so BMW Z3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW Z3 has
|
SAAB 9-3 has
| |