Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 50 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Exeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Exeo consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Exeo consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
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: | 1.43 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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 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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