The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)

€ 27,500
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 24,100
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 CDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4484 lb
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.68 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft