The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI 4x4 (09 - 13)
€ 27,500

€ 31,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 160 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.9
70.4
78.3
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
61.3 in
Height
63.9 in
106.3
171.6
101.4
176.9
171.6 in
Length
176.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4863 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.6 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
208 hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.61 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
17.61 lb/hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
28 mpg
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
64 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
407 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
407 mi
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0T FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft









43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.1 cu ft