Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds Steptronic and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 2.2 TiD

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds Steptronic and Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 2.2 TiD [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E38) 725 tds Steptronic ×
Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 2.2 TiD ×
General
MakeBMWSaab
Model7 Series9-3
Generation7 Series (E38)9-3 Sedan II (E)
Modification725 tds Steptronic2.2 TiD
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://saab.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic manual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19962002
Production to (year)19982008
Performance
Top speed (km/h)202200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.211
City consumption (l/100km)12.59
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.95.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)96.4
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)143125
Max. torque (Nm)280280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,171
Compression ratio2218.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2001,900
Cylinder bore (mm)8084
Piston stroke (mm)82.898
Fuel systemDiesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)Diesel Commonrail
Valve controlOhcOhc
TurbineTurbochargerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)8562
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/60 R16
  • 215/60 R15
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,635
Width (mm)1,8621,762
Height (mm)1,4351,466
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,675
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,610
Gross weight (kg)2,2652,020
Minimum boot space (l)500425
Front track (mm)1,5521,524
Rear track (mm)1,5681,506
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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