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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

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

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Seat Exeo · Facelift 2011

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) · Facelift 2013

E 220 BlueTEC

170 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTwin-turboSedan2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    490 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,296 km
    805 mi
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
34.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
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
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,296km805mi
Calculated
1,204km748mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,661mm184in
4,879mm192in
Width
1,772mm70in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,474mm58in
Wheelbase
2,642mm104in
2,874mm113in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,598mm63in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,614mm64in
Trunk volume
460L
490L
Max trunk volume
833L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
59L
CO2 emissions
142g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTECPowerTorque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 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
MetricSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
34.1 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 220 BlueTEC and Seat Exeo 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
1,296 km
805 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
1,204 km
748 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 km/h
142 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
228 km/h
142 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TDIMercedes-BenzE-class (W212)Facelift 2013E 220 BlueTEC
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.6 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 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
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Length
4,879 mm
192.1 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Range score
1,296 km
805 mi
1,204 km
748 mi
CO2 score
142 g/km
-
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
490 L
17.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz E-class (W212) Facelift 2013 E 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 Facelift 2011 2.0 TDI

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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

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