The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 (12 - 14)
€ 25,900

€ 26,800

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
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
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4700 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.14 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180
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25.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.37 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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