The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
€ 20,200

€ 28,300

€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
61.7
69.6
77.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.7 in
Height
61.3 in
101.5
168.5
106.3
171.6
168.5 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3375 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.64 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
97 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
106 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
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34.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
34.79 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
24 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
273 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
273 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
144.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 LPG
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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