SEAT Altea (2004 – 2009) vs Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The SEAT Altea is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 193 hp. The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.7 s. The SEAT Altea uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,266 kg. At 4,326 mm, the SEAT Altea is 56 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse.
| Specification |
SEAT
Altea
2004 – 2009
|
Mercedes-Benz
B-Klasse
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Germany |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2009 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 200 hp | 95 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 350 Nm | 140 – 281 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 14.8 s | 7.4 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 220 km/h | 167 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.4 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 – 4,326 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,567 mm | 1,603 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,779 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,266 – 1,446 kg | 1,200 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.