The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI (09 - 10)
€ 42,900

€ 29,700

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 TFSI.
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.2
69.8
77.8
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 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 TFSI
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 TFSI
E91
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.51 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
17.51 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
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