The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI (10 - 15)
€ 29,600

€ 18,500

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 10.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1557
1786
2010
1581
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1557 mm
Height
1581 mm
2699
4359
2578
4467
4359 mm
Length
4467 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.78 %

General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
W246
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
220 NM
175 NM
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
16.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
16.46 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
69 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
58 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
758 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
758 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
108 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
486 L
Boot Capacity
532 L











1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1604 L