SAAB 9000 1991 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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SAAB 9000 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9000 engine produces 98 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 144 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power SAAB 9000 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9000 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9000 could require 600 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9000 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (SAAB 9000) 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 3 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 m | |
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SAAB 9000 is larger. SAAB 9000 is 55 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 8 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9000 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9000 is 0.9 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means SAAB 9000 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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