The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 31,000
€ 23,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.2
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
106.3
173
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4616 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.38 %
General
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 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 1.9 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
29.6 lb/hp
32.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
59 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
777 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
