BMW 3 series 2012 vs Seat Exeo 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 4 cm shorter than the Seat Exeo, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 422 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1354 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Seat Exeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`500 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 5600 | |
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