SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 1996

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SAAB 9-3
2003 - 2007
Mercedes SLK
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
SAAB 9-3 is available with front wheel drive, while Mercedes SLK can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.9 - 2.8 (petrol, diesel)2.0 - 2.3 (petrol)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. SAAB 9-3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 150 - 250 HP136 - 193 HP
Torque: 240 - 350 NM190 - 280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 - 12 seconds7.3 - 9.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 11.09.1 - 9.5
SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.00 m
Width: 1.76 m1.72 m
Height: 1.43 m1.29 m
SAAB 9-3 is larger.
SAAB 9-3 is 64 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 14 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 235 litres145 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data348 litres
SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity.
SAAB 9-3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.5 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means SAAB 9-3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`061~ 1`548
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 48003000
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-3 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
Mercedes SLK has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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