The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 29,600

€ 23,800

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
171.6
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 2.0 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
36.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.04 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
36.29 lb/hp
24.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
589 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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