The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 29,000

€ 16,400

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 180 is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4.
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.2
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
106.3
171.6
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 180
526 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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