The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 66,000
€ 20,000
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
57
71.5
78.9
56.3
69.8
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.3
104
183.5
180.3 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
17.55 %
General
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
316 mi
Range
580 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Environmental Impact
235 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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
