Seat Altea 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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: | 9.9 seconds | 11.8 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Seat Altea consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Altea consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 830 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, width is practically the same , while the height of Seat Altea is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
| 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: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Altea, so Mercedes B class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
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