The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 24,900
€ 28,700
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160.
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
158 hp
101 hp
Mercedes B 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
20.86 lb/hp
31.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes B 160
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
510 mi
565 mi
Mercedes B 160
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
