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

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

Attribute
Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 1.8 i 16V ×
BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46) 316i ×
General
MakeSaabBMW
Model9-33 Series
Generation9-3 Sedan II (E)3 Series Coupe (E46)
Modification1.8 i 16V316i
Websitehttps://saab.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors42
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20052001
Production to (year)20082005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200206
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)11.510.9
City consumption (l/100km)10.79.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.25.5
Combined consumption (l/100km)-7.1
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront, transverselyFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)122116
Max. torque (Nm)167175
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7971,796
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,8003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)80.584
Piston stroke (mm)88.581
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)6263
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackTrailing
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,6354,490
Width (mm)1,7621,755
Height (mm)1,4661,370
Wheelbase (mm)2,6752,725
Kerb weight (kg)1,3801,310
Gross weight (kg)1,9101,810
Minimum boot space (l)425410
Front track (mm)1,5241,470
Rear track (mm)1,5061,485



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