The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 22,400
€ 30,400
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 CDI.
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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32.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
32.01 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
570 mi
739 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft
