The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

€ 29,300
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15) Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)

General

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.47 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
40 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft