The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 26,200
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 30,400
 Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 180 CDI
€ 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 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 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 CDI
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4683 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.68 %
Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
25.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
25.22 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
739 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
551 mi
739 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
45.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.7 cu ft