The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 30,600
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 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 1.8 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.93 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.91 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
758 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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