The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 29,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 7.4 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Mercedes B 180 d.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
1581
1768
1968
1557
1786
2010
1768 mm
Width
1786 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1581 mm
Height
1557 mm
2578
4467
2699
4393
4467 mm
Length
4393 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2069 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.89 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
5P
Generation
W246
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
Straight-four petrol 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
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes B 180 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes B 180 d
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180 d
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9.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
9.65 kg/bhp
13.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
71 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d
31 mpg
city
61 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 180 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 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
544 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
488 L











1604 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1547 L


















