The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 39,800
€ 20,000
€ 39,800
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 a little. The Mercedes C 280 is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.6.
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.07 %
General
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Performance
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.23 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.23 lb/hp
30.23 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
446 mi
Range
580 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
580 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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).
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
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
SEAT Exeo 1.6
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
