The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 18,000

€ 27,400

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 Leon SC 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
166.5
106.3
169
166.5 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.94 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
758 mi
Range
690 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft