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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
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 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4616 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.77 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
32.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
53 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
