The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF 4x4 (09 - 10)
€ 28,300

€ 27,700

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
61.3
70.3
79.1
63.9
70.4
78.3
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
61.3 in
Height
63.9 in
106.3
171.6
101.4
176.9
171.6 in
Length
176.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.21 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.25 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
26.25 lb/hp
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
90.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.8 cu ft









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