SAAB 9-3 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 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 | 600 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 SLK) 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 | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.26 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 62 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 295 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 150 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4200 | |
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