The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

€ 42,900
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 325i Touring
€ 26,800
 SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 325i Touring is 5.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.8 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
104
183.7
178.2 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.38 %
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)

General

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
E91
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft