The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 27,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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
3164 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %

General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
141 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
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23.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
23.53 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
888 mi
Range
664 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
888 mi
664 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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