The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 30,500
€ 24,900
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 d is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 160 d
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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 d
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
General
Mercedes B 160 d
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 d
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 2750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
89 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 160 d
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
35.92 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 d
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
53 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
777 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 d
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
