The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 39,200
€ 15,300
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,300
ⓘ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 Electric Drive is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.4.
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
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 Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4158 lb
Weight Difference:
791 lb
20.8 %
General
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
W242
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.4
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
99 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.86 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
35.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
32 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
468 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
Environmental Impact
53.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
