The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 31,000

€ 18,100

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
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
173
101.5
168.5
173 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
101 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.6
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29.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.6 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6
59 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
777 mi
444 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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