The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
€ 71,800
€ 24,300
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 4.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Exeo 1.8T.
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.3
69.8
77.6
73.9 in
Width
69.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.7
183.9
104
183.5
183.9 in
Length
183.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
F80
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 1.8T
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
148 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Performance
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
424 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
551 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data




















