The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

€ 24,300
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10) SEAT Exeo 1.8T
€ 37,400
 Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) Mercedes C 280
€ 24,300
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 1.8T is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 280
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
69.8
77.6
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
104
183.5
Blueprint Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
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 280
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Exeo 1.8T (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)

General

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 280
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 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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
148 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280

Performance

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 280
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 1.8T

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280

▶ REPLAY
21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
21.97 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
30 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
446 mi
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
551 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 1.8T
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 1.8T
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data