The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 24,900
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 39,200
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 Electric Drive is 11.3 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
1557
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
1786
2010
1568
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1557 mm
Height
1568 mm
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
2699
4393
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4280
4393 mm
Length
4280 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
230 kg
13.33 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W242
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
178 bhp
at 9900 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
340 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
340 NM
250 NM
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

110 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 kg/bhp
Mercedes Electric Drive
9.69 kg/bhp
9.46 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 150 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
42 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
150 MPGe
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
51 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
105 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
409 L
1456 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1320 L