The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11)
€ 42,500

€ 22,000

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 320 CDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
57
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
57 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 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.65 %

General
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
W204
Generation
3R
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.960
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
221 hp
118 hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 320 CDI
376 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
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16.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
16.96 lb/hp
27.75 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
34 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
595 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
595 mi
596 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
141.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 320 CDI
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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