The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 38,900

€ 29,600

€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 325xi Touring is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI.
BMW 325xi 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
104
183.7
178 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.3 %

General
BMW 325xi 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
168 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.59 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
29 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
763 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
490 mi
763 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
151.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi 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