Comparison BMW 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) 325 Ci (184 Hp) Automatic (USA) & Saab 9-3 Sport Combi II (E) 2.0 i 16V T (211 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Saab |
| Model: | 3 Series | 9-3 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Coupe (E46, facelift 2003) | 9-3 Sport Combi II (E) |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (184 Hp) Automatic (USA) | 2.0 i 16V T (211 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Combi |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 9.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO IV | |
| Power: | 184 hp | 211 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 206 , Electronically limited km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.0 sec | |
| Torque: | 237 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 300 Nm/2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25TU | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | Turbocharging |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 74.93 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.07 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4455 mm | 4654 mm |
| Width: | 1757 mm | 1782 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1947 mm | |
| Height: | 1369 mm | 1507 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2675 mm |
| Front track: | 1471 mm | 1524 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1483 mm | 1506 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 410 l | 419 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1273 l | |
| Front suspension: | McPherson | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | The depreciated rack | |
| Max weight: | 2010 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1490 kg | 1460 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16; 225/45 R17 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16; 8J x 17 |