The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF (06 - 07)
€ 20,900

€ 36,800

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Exeo ST 1.6 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring DPF.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
57.2
69.8
77.6
55.8
71.5
78.3
69.8 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.2 in
Height
55.8 in
104
183.7
108.7
178
183.7 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.21 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
101 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
31.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
31.54 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
31 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
565 mi
Range
574 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
565 mi
574 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
145.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.6
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft