The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
Mercedes B 160 CDI € 25,400
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
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
3404 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4605 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.05 %
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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
168 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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35.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.55 lb/hp
20.26 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
41 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
600 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).
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft