The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 29,500
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
69.8
77.6
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
104
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.94 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
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 M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
168 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
20.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
20.08 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
19 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
city
13 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
316 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
805 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
235 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data