The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 30,000

€ 26,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
173
101.5
168.5
173 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.37 %

General
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
26.18 lb/hp
24.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes B 180
43 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes B 180
565 mi
621 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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