The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 26,800
€ 20,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 180 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.38 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
31.38 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
633 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
