The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 30,100
€ 18,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
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 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6
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35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.92 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
59 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
777 mi
444 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
