The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 26,400
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
31.38 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
city
29 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
633 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
111 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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)
43.7 cu ft
















