The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 29,500
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 4.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller 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
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.8 in
Width
73.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
104
183.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
183.5 in
Length
183.9 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.07 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3R
Generation
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
168 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
406 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
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
424 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
805 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data