SAAB 9-3 2000 vs Mercedes CLK 1997

 
SAAB 9-3
2000 - 2002
Mercedes CLK
1997 - 1999
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 150 HP193 HP
Torque: 240 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds8.4 seconds
Mercedes CLK is a more dynamic driving.
SAAB 9-3 engine produces 43 HP less power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes CLK. Due to the lower power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.29.9
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km10.5 l/100km
By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the SAAB 9-3 could require 45 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 620 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
850 km on highway830 km on highway
630 km with real consumption590 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 CLK) 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: 350'000 km520'000 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 CLK engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 11 years8 years
Engine spread: Used also on SAAB 9-5Used also on Mercedes SLK
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. SAAB 9-3 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.64 m4.57 m
Width: 1.71 m1.72 m
Height: 1.44 m1.37 m
SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no data420 litres
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK.
Gross weight (kg): 1`6001`850
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 24001400
Pros and Cons: SAAB 9-3 has
Mercedes CLK has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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