Mercedes C class 2011 vs Seat Exeo 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.4 | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| Seat Exeo 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Seat Exeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi A5, Audi Q5, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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: | 4.61 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Exeo, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 442 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes C class has 43 litres more trunk space than the Seat Exeo. The Seat Exeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`075 | |
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 6000 | |
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