The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (09 - 11) vs. BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 30,200
€ 37,600
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i 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 TFSI
BMW 325i Touring
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i Touring
3R
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
17.79 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i Touring
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
BMW 325i 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
