2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C and 2009 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2009 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Seat Altea weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2009 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea, 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Seat |
| Model | C | Altea |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
