The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 29,600
 Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14) Mercedes B 160 CDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 160 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 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 160 CDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.93 %
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.29 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
36.29 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft