Seat Leon 2024 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Hybrid | 2.0 Hybrid | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Seat Leon torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes C class. Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.4 | 0.8 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Leon consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | no data | |
| 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: | 470 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1450 litres | 1375 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 75 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 2`655 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`641 kg | 2`045 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 489 kg | 610 kg | |
| Seat Leon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 25 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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