The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)

€ 28,400
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 28,700
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3501 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4700 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.63 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI AWD (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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 XL 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
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.37 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.3 lb/hp
25.37 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft