The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CVT (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 28,600

€ 37,400

€ 28,600
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 2.0 TDI is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
56.3
69.8
77.6
56.9
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
104
183.5
108.7
180.6
183.5 in
Length
180.6 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %

General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
3R
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
141 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
24.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
24.16 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
791 mi
Range
446 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
791 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI
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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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