The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 24,100

€ 29,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4484 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.36 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.79 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
23.8 lb/hp
28.79 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
38 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
863 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
697 mi
863 mi
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft