The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 22,900
€ 66,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
56.3
69.8
77.6
57
71.5
78.9
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104
183.5
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.61 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
3R
Generation
E90
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
19 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
596 mi
Range
316 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
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).
235 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
