The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 42,900

€ 26,800

€ 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 2.0 TDI.
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.2
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
108.7
178.2
104
183.7
178.2 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.8 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
E91
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
141 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
821 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
821 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft