BMW 3 Series Sedan (1998 – 2002) vs Saab 9-3 Convertible (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 231 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 7.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 245 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,285 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Saab 9-3 Convertible is 160 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1998 – 2002
|
Saab
9-3 Convertible
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | Sedan | Convertible |
| Variants | 21 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 231 hp | 131 – 205 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 390 Nm | 176 – 283 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 – 13.6 s | 7.1 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 250 km/h | 190 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.3 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,285 – 1,540 kg | 1,335 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.