2009 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2009 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz B and 2009 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 101 kg more than 2009 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz B | 2009 Seat Leon | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
Model | B | Leon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |