The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 40,200

€ 20,900

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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 1.6
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.75 %

General
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
E91
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade 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 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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