The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 75,700
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
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
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.57 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
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
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
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
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
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
596 mi
Range
449 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
