The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 25,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4561 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
General
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 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 BlueEFFICIENCY
154 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
19.97 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
526 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft
