BMW 3 Series Sedan (2008 – 2011) vs Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The BMW 3 Series Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 6.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.1 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,555 kg. At 4,648 mm, the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan is 117 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
2008 – 2011
|
Saab
9-3 Sport Sedan
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 38 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 306 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 579 Nm | 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 10.9 s | 6.2 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 202 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.1 – 8.8 L/100 km | 10.9 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,531 mm | 4,648 mm |
| Width | 1,816 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,407 – 1,420 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,675 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,635 kg | 1,555 – 1,625 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.