The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 25,900

€ 48,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 1.5 inches longer and 1.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.3
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104
183.5
110.6
182
183.5 in
Length
182 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.28 %

General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
3R
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
▶ REPLAY
20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
596 mi
Range
681 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data