The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 20,000
€ 37,400
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Exeo 1.6 is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.94 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
3R
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
101 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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30.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.6
30.23 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.6
31 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
580 mi
Range
446 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.6
580 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.6
142.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.6
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
