Seat Leon 2020 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Leon engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Seat Leon reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Leon consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 1`940 kg | 2`325 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`291 kg | 1`635 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 649 kg | 690 kg | |
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| Average price (€): | 16 800 | no data | |
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