SAAB 9-3 2003 vs Mercedes SLK 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 74 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (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: | 370'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. | |||
| SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine: The Saab B207 engine is essentially identical to the Opel Z20NET and is based on a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated predecessor. It is a simple and reliable engine, even less demanding than its predecessor. However, it has some notable weaknesses.
The timing and balance shaft chains have a limited lifespan and often stretch before reaching 200,000 km. The ... More about SAAB 9-3 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.29 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 64 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 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 90 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`090 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 330 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 3000 | |
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