The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 28,300

€ 23,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 CDI is 10.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
1557
1786
2010
1581
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1557 mm
Height
1581 mm
2699
4359
2578
4467
4359 mm
Length
4467 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1549 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2094 kg

Weight Difference:
74 kg
4.78 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
250 NM
250 NM
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
176 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.89 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
14.89 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
64 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
706 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
706 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
90.4 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
486 L
Boot Capacity
532 L











1545 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1604 L