SAAB 9-3 1998 vs Mercedes CLK 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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SAAB 9-3 is more dynamic to drive. SAAB 9-3 engine produces 49 HP more power than Mercedes CLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes CLK. Thanks to more power SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes CLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.37 m | |
| SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLK, 1 cm narrower, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the SAAB 9-3 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes CLK. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
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