The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 26,800
€ 37,400
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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. The SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.9
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.3 in
Height
56.9 in
104
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
3R
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
596 mi
Range
446 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
596 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8 TSI
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
