Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Seat Exeo engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.8 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Exeo consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 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 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 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 , while the height of Seat Exeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 442 litres | 485 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Exeo has 43 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. This could mean that the Seat Exeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.84 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
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