Compare BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Sedan vs Saab 9-3 II facelift

Variants
316i
316i AT
318d
318d AT
318i
320d
320d AT
320i
320i AT
325i
325i AT
325ix
325xi AT
330d
330d AT
330i
330i AT
330xd
330xd AT
330xi
330xi AT
1.8t Biopower
1.8t Biopower AT
1.9 TTiD
1.9 TTiD AT
2.0t Biopower
2.0t Biopower AT
2.8T V6
2.8T V6 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Helical spring

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
Platform
GM Epsilon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1466 mm / 57.7 in
Size | Length
4635 mm / 182.5 in
Size | Width
1762 mm / 69.4 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheelbase
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Towing Capacity
730 kg / 1609 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4

Reviews

Neofiliac score
65%
25%
Pros
  • Good M54 and M57 engine options
  • Good towing capacity
  • Classic BMW handling characteristics
  • Very elegant yet sporty design
  • Good level of reliability
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uglier than pre-facelift
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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