Seat Leon 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Seat Leon engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Leon consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Seat Leon over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Seat Leon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.60 m | |
| Seat Leon is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Leon is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Seat Leon has 203 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Seat Leon uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Leon is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Seat Leon can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Leon has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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