The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,400

€ 18,100

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
120 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
444 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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