The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13)
€ 38,600
€ 22,900
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes C 230 is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
56.9
69.7
79.1
56.3
69.8
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
180.6
104
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.8 %
General
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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17.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
17.11 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 230
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
