The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 27,500
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 CDI is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
168.5
171.6 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.43 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft