The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 15,300

€ 28,400

€ 15,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.4 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 d.
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
61.7
69.6
77.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.7 in
Height
61.3 in
101.5
168.5
106.3
173
168.5 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4158 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.8 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
105 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
676 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 d
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35.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
35.86 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
468 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft