The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 27,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.2 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
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37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
40 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
712 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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