The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (10 - 11) vs. BMW 330d Touring xDrive (08 - 12)
€ 26,800

€ 46,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 5.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 330d Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
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
178.2
183.7 in
Length
178.2 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.39 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
158 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Touring
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
135 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
21.7 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
588 mi
Range
574 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
574 mi
BMW 330d Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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