The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)

€ 22,300
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 28,900
 Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
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 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)
106.3
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.82 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
22.04 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
654 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
482 mi
654 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft