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Compare BMW 3 Series Convertible vs Saab 9-3 Convertible

BMW 3 Series Convertible
2013 BMW 3 Series Convertible
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$47,900
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Saab 9-3 Convertible
2012 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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$39,490
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
9 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.4 ft³

Photos

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Rearward Vision
Rear Angle View
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
200 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,891 lbs
3,710 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
21 MPG
25 MPG
City
18 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.7 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gallons
16 gallons
Cruising Range City
289.8 miles
320 miles
Cruising Range Highway
434.7 miles
528 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
181.9 in
182.9 in
Height
54.5 in
56.6 in
Max Width
71.5 in
70.1 in
Front Width
59.1 in
60 in
Rear Width
59.6 in
59.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
105.3 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
38 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
56 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32 in
31.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.5 in
37 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
49.3 in
44.7 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
9 ft³
12.4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.1 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 8.0"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
5-Link
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
225/45R17
N/A
Rear Tire
225/45R17
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Crimson Red
  • Jet Black
N/A

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Deep Sea Blue Metallic
  • Le Mans Blue Metallic, (REQ: ZMP M Sport Pkg)
  • Liquid Blue Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Orion Silver Metallic
  • Space Gray Metallic
  • Titanium Silver Metallic
  • Vermilion Red Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Leatherette seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Leatherette seat trim
  • Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Parchment, Leather-appointed seat trim

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Cream Beige, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Gray, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Oyster/Black, Dakota leather seat trim
  • Saddle Brown, Dakota leather seat trim
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Optional
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Optional
Satellite Radio
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Optional
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Optional
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Optional
Not Available
Navigation from Telematics
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Optional
Optional

Safety

Safety Features

Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Assist Safety Plan
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
N/A
Warranty Note
N/A
Saab Cars North America suspended warranties on all models on December 19, 2011.
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