The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 30,100
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.38 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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32.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.84 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
39 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
570 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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 1.9 TDI
123.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
