The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI Style (10 - 11)
€ 39,200

€ 29,000

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 Station Wagon is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
57.4
69.7
79.1
57.2
69.8
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.8 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
108.7
181.1
104
183.7
181.1 in
Length
183.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.18 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
S204
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 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
208 hp
at 4600 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
228 hp
208 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.59 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
16.59 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
621 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft