Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) (facelift 2008) 1.8 t Biopower

Comparison of BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) (facelift 2008) 1.8 t Biopower [S]ave

Attribute
Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) (facelift 2008) 1.8 t Biopower ×
BMW 3 Series Sedan (E46) 316i ×
General
MakeSaabBMW
Model9-33 Series
Generation9-3 Sedan II (E) (facelift 2008)3 Series Sedan (E46)
Modification1.8 t Biopower316i
Websitehttps://saab.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20071999
Production to (year)20142001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)210200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.412.4
City consumption (l/100km)13.911.3
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.25.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.6-
Emission standardEURO IV-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)175105
Max. torque (Nm)265165
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,895
Compression ratio10.59.7
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,5002,500
Cylinder bore (mm)80.585
Piston stroke (mm)88.283.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger-
Fuel tank (l)6263
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
  • 215/60 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6354,471
Width (mm)1,7621,739
Height (mm)1,4661,415
Wheelbase (mm)2,6752,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,4401,285
Gross weight (kg)1,9701,782
Minimum boot space (l)425440
Front track (mm)1,5241,481
Rear track (mm)1,5061,488



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