Mercedes C class 2011 vs Seat Exeo 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 84 HP more power than Seat Exeo, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Seat Exeo. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Exeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 1120 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes C class is 6 cm shorter than the Seat Exeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes C class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes C class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 7400 | 4600 | |
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