Saab 9-3 Convertible (1998 – 2003) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the more powerful of the two, with up to 225 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.1 s against 8.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 237 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,335 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,630 mm, the Saab 9-3 Convertible is 61 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors.
| Specification |
Saab
9-3 Convertible
1998 – 2003
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2003 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 14 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 205 hp | 136 – 218 hp |
| Torque | 176 – 283 Nm | 190 – 308 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 – 13.0 s | 8.3 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 190 – 245 km/h | 200 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 10.8 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,569 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,335 – 1,400 kg | 1,450 – 1,620 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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