2007 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz C and 2007 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 181 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | C | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
