Seat Exeo 2009 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Exeo engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Exeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.8 | |
| Seat Exeo consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Seat Exeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.66 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: | 460 litres | 485 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Exeo has 25 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: | 11.2 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Exeo is 0.36 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 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 (€): | 4600 | 4200 | |
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