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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Exeo ST · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) · Facelift 2014

CLS 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    112 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.7s
Calculated
39.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,953mm195in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,454mm57in
1,419mm56in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,629mm64in
Trunk volume
422L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,354L
1,550L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
59L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC3,000-4,200 rpm1,400-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.7 s
39.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC and Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
224 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeo STFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzCLS Shooting Brake (X218)Facelift 2014CLS 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
422 L
14.9 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,454 mm
57.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,953 mm
195.0 in
Height
1,419 mm
55.9 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
422 L
14.9 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218) Facelift 2014 CLS 220 BlueTEC
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo ST Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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