Seat Altea 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Seat Altea engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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): | no data | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Altea has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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