The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 28,300

€ 22,100
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 TDI Ecomotive is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 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 Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
30.74 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
598 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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