The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (10 - 13)
€ 26,600

€ 21,500

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes B 160 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
173
101.5
168.5
173 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %

General
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.43 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
32.43 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft