The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 32,400
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 25,600
 SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 32,400
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 Natural Gas Drive 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 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4561 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
35 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.3 lb
city
26 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
42 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
503 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft