The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI CVT (11 - 12) vs. Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon (07 - 09)
€ 31,000

€ 39,200

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TFSI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon.
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
57.2
69.8
77.6
57.4
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.2 in
Height
57.4 in
104
183.7
108.7
181.1
183.7 in
Length
181.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
3R
Generation
S204
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
143 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
17.79 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
436 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
565 mi
436 mi
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
178.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes C 280 Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









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