The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 26,200
€ 30,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 d.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
62.2
69.6
77.5
61.5
70.7
79.5
69.6 in
Width
70.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.2 in
Height
61.5 in
101.5
175.9
107.4
174
175.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4683 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.21 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
5P
Generation
W247
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
94 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
125 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
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25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.36 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
34.36 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
551 mi
Range
652 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
551 mi
652 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










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















