The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)

€ 37,400
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 30,100
 SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 280 is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
69.7
79.1
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)
104
183.5
180.6 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12)

General

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
W204
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
197 hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
446 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data