The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI (11 - 13) vs. BMW 325xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 30,400

€ 38,900

€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi 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
183.7 in
Length
178 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.3 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
168 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
20.86 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
805 mi
Range
490 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
805 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
111 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).
151.6 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI
BMW 325xi Touring
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