The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,000
€ 28,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
118 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
214 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
214 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
28.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
28.12 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
888 mi
Range
495 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
888 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
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)
No data
















