The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 30,100
€ 69,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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 TFSI is 3.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW M3.
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
56.3
69.8
77.6
57
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
104
183.5
108.7
180.3
183.5 in
Length
180.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.01 %
General
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
3R
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
329 mi
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
225.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TFSI
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
