Seat Leon 2021 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 150 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.8 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Leon consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Seat Leon 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Seat Leon) 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: | 4.64 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Seat Leon is smaller. Seat Leon is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Leon is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1600 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Seat Leon has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Seat Leon (by 90 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`400 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`361 kg | 1`760 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 669 kg | 640 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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