The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

€ 21,200
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
€ 28,300
 Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
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 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)
106.3
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI (11 - 13)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.2 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
706 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
633 mi
706 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
90.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft