SAAB 9-3 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 81 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.0 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 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 780 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 3 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on SAAB 9-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 350 litres | |
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SAAB 9-3 has more luggage capacity. SAAB 9-3 has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| SAAB 9-3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than SAAB 9-3, so SAAB 9-3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 9800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.5/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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