Mercedes SLK 1996 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 43 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 70 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.8 | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Mercedes SLK) 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: | 520'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes CLK | Used also on SAAB 900 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 63 cm shorter than the SAAB 9-3, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 150 litres less trunk space than the SAAB 9-3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2600 | |
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