The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 26,600
€ 22,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes B 160 is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.2
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
173
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
General
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
