Mercedes-Benz C280 vs Saab 9-3
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2011 Saab 9-3
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | C280 Luxury | 2.0T |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,400 | $28,900 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16.4 gal | 16.4 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 228 hp (best) | 210 hp |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.2 cu ft | 15 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lbs (best) | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.9 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in (best) | 105.3 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 182.9 in (best) |
| Width | 68 in | 70.9 in (best) |
| Height | 55.1 in | 57.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz C280C280 Luxury | Saab 9-32.0T |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 3 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz C280 | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C280 Luxury $33,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 2.0T $28,900 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | C280 Luxury 4MATIC $35,200 MSRP | 2.0T $30,330 MSRP |
| 3 | — | 2.0T $39,990 MSRP |
| 4 | — | 2.0T $32,395 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Aero $35,340 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Aero $37,020 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Aero $45,080 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Aero $38,115 MSRP |