Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 1.8 i 16V

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 1.8 i 16V [S]ave

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001) 316i Automatic ×
Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 1.8 i 16V ×
General
MakeBMWSaab
Model3 Series9-3
Generation3 Series Sedan (E46, facelift 2001)9-3 Sedan II (E)
Modification316i Automatic1.8 i 16V
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://saab.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20012005
Production to (year)20052008
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.911.5
City consumption (l/100km)10.910.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.46.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)8-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
1↑Max. power (hp)116122
Max. torque (Nm)175167
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,797
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,800
Cylinder bore (mm)8480.5
Piston stroke (mm)8188.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6362
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 195/65 R15
  • 215/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,4704,635
Width (mm)1,7401,762
Height (mm)1,4201,466
Wheelbase (mm)2,7252,675
Kerb weight (kg)1,3201,380
Gross weight (kg)1,8201,910
Minimum boot space (l)410425
Front track (mm)1,4801,524
Rear track (mm)1,4951,506



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