The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 30,900

€ 21,600

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.2
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
171.6
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.83 %

General
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 200
154 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200
19.97 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 200
40 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 200
526 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200
111.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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