The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 24,300
€ 36,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘ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 1.8T is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 230.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
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 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.21 %
General
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
3R
Generation
W204
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
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921

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
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
135 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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