The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 26,800
€ 20,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 180 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG.
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
171.6
101.5
168.5
171.6 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3375 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.89 %
General
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
97 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Performance
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.79 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
34.79 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
24 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
50 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
273 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft















