The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 31,100

€ 20,100

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
173
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %

General
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
134 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
24.43 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 200 CDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
723 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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