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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Saab 9-3 I?

2000–2007 vs 1998–2003 · Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 9-3 I1998–2003 · 6 engines · S, SE, Aero, ViggenSpecifications →Listings →
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Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings
Saab 9-3 I1998–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length4,526 mm–4,551 mmLength4,629 mm
Width1,728 mmWidth1,711 mm
Height1,426 mm–1,467 mmHeight1,428 mm
Wheelbase2,715 mmWheelbase2,605 mm
Ground clearance120 mm–150 mmGround clearance130 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume455 l–470 lTrunk volume425 l
Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kgCurb weight1,310 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank62 lFuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years2000–2007Production years1998–2003
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines10Number of engines6
Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)Power85–169 kW (116–230 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–3.2Displacement (l)2.0–2.3
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDILowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.2 TiD
Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.3T Viggen
Top speed245 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · S
Items in the base trim23 · ClassicItems in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim30 · AvantgardeItems in the top trim24 · SE
Equipment · Comfort7 · 4
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System—Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Saab 9-3 I?

Length: Saab 9-3 I 4,629 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm (a 78 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,605 vs 2,715 mm. Boot: 425 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Saab 9-3 I?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 uses 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Saab 9-3 I 5.9 l/100 km (2.2 TiD).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Saab 9-3 I?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320); the strongest Saab 9-3 I 169 kW (230 hp) (2.3T Viggen).

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