The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18)
€ 18,800
€ 28,300
€ 18,800
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 XL 1.6 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62.2
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
62.2 in
Height
61.3 in
101.5
175.9
106.3
173
175.9 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3161 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4363 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.72 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
31.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
31.3 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
30 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
38 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
438 mi
Range
598 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
438 mi
598 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 XL 1.6
147.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
