SAAB 9-3 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.1 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 CLK) 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: | 350'000 km | 580'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes CLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 237 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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