Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
SAAB 9-3 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines:
1.8 - 2.0
2.0 - 4.8
Performance
Power:
120 - 210 HP
163 - 367 HP
Torque:
167 - 320 NM
210 - 580 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
7.5 - 11.5 seconds
5.2 - 9.6 seconds
In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than SAAB 9-3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.8 - 9.5
5.1 - 11.4
On average, the SAAB 9-3 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as BMW 5 series. On average, SAAB 9-3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
SAAB 9-3 is smaller. SAAB 9-3 is 20 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
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560 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
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520 litres
Turning diameter:
10.8 meters
11.9 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
