The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 23,400
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
€ 27,900
 Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173
175.9 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.13 %
Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 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