Seat Altea 2006 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is more dynamic to drive. Seat Altea engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Seat Altea reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Altea consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km with real consumption | 900 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`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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