The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 20,000
€ 41,200
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Exeo 1.6 is 5.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
56.3
69.8
77.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104
183.5
108.7
178.4
183.5 in
Length
178.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.29 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
580 mi
Range
477 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
155.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
