The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 30,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 d.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.91 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
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 d
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 2750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
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).
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
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)
43.8 cu ft
