The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 30,400
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 27,300
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
69.6
76
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
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
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4517 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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 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 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
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 XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
56 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
739 mi
621 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
86.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft