The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 41,600

€ 20,900

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 280 Station Wagon is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.6.
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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 1.6
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4729 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.53 %

General
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
S204
Generation
3R
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 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 Station Wagon
228 hp
101 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Performance
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.54 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
15.61 lb/hp
31.54 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
25 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
436 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
436 mi
565 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
178.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









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