The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 28,900
 SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)
104
183.5
180.3 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.42 %
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI (11 - 12)

General

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
E90
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
208 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data