Seat Altea 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 45 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
| Seat Altea is 20 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Altea is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Seat Altea has 12 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`830 | |
| 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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