The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 26,800
€ 40,200
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 325xi Touring is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.27 %
General
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
215 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325xi Touring
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
17.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
17.38 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi Touring
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
388 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
191.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi 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
