Seat Altea 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Seat Altea engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Seat Altea consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Seat Altea over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Seat Altea consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.57 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Seat Altea is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Altea is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 409 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Altea has 135 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Seat Altea uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Altea is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Seat Altea can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Altea has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2400 | |
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