The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 26,400
![Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_B_W246.png)
€ 20,900
![SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Seat_Altea_XL_5P_2009.webp)
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG.
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
![Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_B_W246.png)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
![SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Seat_Altea_XL_5P_2009.png)
General
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 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
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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
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
120 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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 XL 1.6 LPG
Performance
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
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SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.27 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
25.63 lb/hp
34.27 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
455 mi
SEAT Altea XL 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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
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43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft