The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 28,800

€ 22,300

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Mercedes B 200 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.7
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
171.6
101.5
168.5
171.6 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %

General
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 200
154 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200
19.97 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 200
40 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 200
526 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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