The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 29,400

€ 25,900
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 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 d.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d
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
3501 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4700 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.57 %

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

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 d
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
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
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 d
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25.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.99 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.37 lb/hp
28.99 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
600 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 d
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)
43.8 cu ft