Seat Exeo 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 180 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Exeo could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1690 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Seat Exeo has 68 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 16 200 | |
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