The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW M3 Competition Package (16 - 18)
€ 25,900
€ 80,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 0.4 inches shorter and 4.1 inches narrower.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.3
73.9
80.2
69.8 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104
183.5
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.16 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
3R
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
444 hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3 Competition Package
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 Competition Package
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.99 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
7.99 lb/hp
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3 Competition Package
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
424 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
424 mi
BMW M3 Competition Package
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).
166.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3 Competition Package
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 Competition Package
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
