Seat Altea 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Altea consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Altea could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Altea consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Altea might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`200 | 1`835 | |
| 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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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