Mercedes C class 2013 vs Seat Exeo 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 61 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1690 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Exeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 4 cm longer than the Seat Exeo, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 422 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 68 litres more trunk space than the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`340 kg | 2`090 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`765 kg | 1`530 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 560 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 5200 | |
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