SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| 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 HP | 136 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 350 NM | 190 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 - 12 seconds | 7.3 - 9.7 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 - 11.0 | 9.1 - 9.5 | |
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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 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.29 m | |
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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 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 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 (€): | 4800 | 3000 | |
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