The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T (09 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 25,700

€ 41,500

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 ST 1.8T is 1.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
56.5
71.3
80
69.8 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.2 in
Height
56.5 in
104
183.7
110.6
182.4
183.7 in
Length
182.4 in
104 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
3R
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium 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 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring
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22.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
22.86 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
537 mi
Range
754 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
537 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8T
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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