SAAB 9-3 1999 vs BMW Z3 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 65 HP more power than BMW Z3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW Z3. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW Z3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (BMW Z3) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.29 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 61 cm longer than the BMW Z3, 2 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 litres | 165 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 130 litres more trunk space than the BMW Z3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| BMW Z3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data SAAB 9-3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW Z3, so BMW Z3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 7600 | |
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