The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 29,000
 Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 180
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 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 180 7G-DCT (12 - 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
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
Mercedes B 180 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft