Seat Exeo 2011 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Seat Exeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1354 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Seat Exeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes C class (by 146 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`090 kg | 2`205 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`530 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 615 kg | |
| Seat Exeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Exeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 4200 | |
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