The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 39,600

€ 26,800

€ 39,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 300 Station Wagon is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.81 %

General
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
228 hp
158 hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
15.47 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
25 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
428 mi
Range
588 mi
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
428 mi
588 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
181.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 Station Wagon
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
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