The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 29,300

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 TDI is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
173
168.5 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
107 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
37.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
37.9 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
40 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
712 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
712 mi
690 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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