The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325i (05 - 07)
€ 24,300
€ 33,900
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 1.8T is 5.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
56.3
69.8
77.6
55.9
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 1.8T
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
551 mi
Range
466 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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