SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 9.1 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.30 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 55 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 208 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 27 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`040 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| SAAB 9-3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes SLK, so SAAB 9-3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 7000 | |
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