The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18)
€ 22,900
€ 117,600
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 117,600
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CS.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.1
73.9
80.2
69.8 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 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 CS
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.55 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
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
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
118 hp
454 hp
BMW M3 CS
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CS
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
126 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
▶ REPLAY
27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
27.75 lb/hp
8.06 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3 CS
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
439 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
439 mi
BMW M3 CS
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).
161.1 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M3 CS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3 CS
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
