Mercedes SL 2001 vs SAAB 9-3 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes SL is available with rear wheel drive, while SAAB 9-3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.7 - 6.0 (petrol) | 1.9 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 - 500 HP | 150 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 800 NM | 240 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.2 seconds | 7.1 - 12 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 - 15.1 | 5.9 - 11.0 | |
|
Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than SAAB 9-3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 10 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`188 | ~ 2`061 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 7000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes SL has
|
SAAB 9-3 has
| |