Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Exeo consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Exeo consumes 0.7 litres less 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes C klase 2011 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 | 4.61 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`275 | |
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 6000 | |
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