The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 22,100
 SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 Electric Drive is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
101.5
168.5
173 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.93 %
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
W242
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
99 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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.)
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
59 MPGe
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
759 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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