Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Exeo consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Exeo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Exeo is 6 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`155 | |
| 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: | 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 (€): | 4200 | 5800 | |
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