SAAB 9-3 2006 vs BMW 6 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 4.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 490 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 217 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 12.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 13.4 l/100km | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 6.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 915 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| SAAB 9-3 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 (BMW 6 series) 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 | 460'000 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 BMW 6 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 6 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is smaller, but higher. SAAB 9-3 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 10 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. SAAB 9-3 has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means SAAB 9-3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 11 200 | |
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