The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 24,700

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
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 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
168 hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
610 mi
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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