SAAB 9-3 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.1 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: | 180 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| SAAB 9-3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, SAAB 9-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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By specification SAAB 9-3 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the SAAB 9-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, SAAB 9-3 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| 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 C class) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 2.04 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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SAAB 9-3 is larger. SAAB 9-3 is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 27 cm wider, while the height of SAAB 9-3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the SAAB 9-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
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