The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 22,700
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
62.6
71.3
79.1
61.7
69.6
77.5
71.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.6 in
Height
61.7 in
106.3
171.6
101.5
168.5
171.6 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
32.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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
48 mpg
( 54 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.)
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
54 MPGe
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
21.3 lb
city
41 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
53 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
697 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft
