The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 31,000
 Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (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 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 180 CDI
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.91 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 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 180 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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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

Performance

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

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
26 mpg
city
59 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 180 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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 180 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)
43.8 cu ft