The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

€ 28,900
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,100
 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
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 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4460 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.59 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
29.09 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
654 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft