The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 20,900
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.86 %
General
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.79 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
40 mpg
71 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
863 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea 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).
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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





















