Comparison Saab 9-3 Sedan II (E) 1.8 t Biopower (175 Hp) Sentronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Vectra (GM2900) 2.0 i 16V (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | Saab | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model: | 9-3 | S-class | Vectra |
| Generation: | 9-3 Sedan II (E) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Vectra (GM2900) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 t Biopower (175 Hp) Sentronic | 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 i 16V (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2007 year | 1985 year | 1996 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1998 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.5 l/100 km | 15.4 l/100 km | 16.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 90 l | 57 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO IV | ||
| Power: | 175 hp | 245 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 4750 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 230 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 7.3 sec | 10.3 sec |
| Torque: | 265 Nm/2500 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 188 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 cm3 | 4973 cm3 | 1998 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.2 mm | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80.5 mm | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 4635 mm | 5160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Width: | 1762 mm | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Height: | 1466 mm | 1441 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2675 mm | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
| Front track: | 1524 mm | 1555 mm | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1506 mm | 1527 mm | 1470 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 425 l | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Threaded twist beam | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1970 kg | 2190 kg | 1810 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 kg | 1670 kg | 1330 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 215/60 R15 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |