The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 d (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 29,400

€ 16,400

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 d is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4.
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 180 d
108 hp
84 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes B 180 d
192 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Performance
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.06 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d
28.99 lb/hp
38.06 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 d
777 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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