The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 32,400

€ 20,100

€ 32,400
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 Natural Gas Drive is 10.8 cm shorter, 1.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
1557
1786
2010
1581
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1557 mm
Height
1581 mm
2699
4359
2578
4467
4359 mm
Length
4467 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1478 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2023 kg

Weight Difference:
27 kg
1.79 %

General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 bhp
123 bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
270 NM
200 NM
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
9.77 kg/bhp
12.02 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
6.9 kg✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
7 MPGe
43 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
9.7 kg
city
33 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
52 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
303 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
532 L










1456 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1604 L