2010 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Seat Exeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Seat Exeo would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2009 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 Seat Exeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Seat Exeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Exeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 335 | 2009 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | BMW | Seat |
| Model | 335 | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2642 mm |
