The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15)
€ 34,500
€ 22,100
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 7.9 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1557
1786
2010
1568
1768
1968
1786 mm
Width
1768 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1557 mm
Height
1568 mm
2699
4359
2578
4280
4359 mm
Length
4280 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.54 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
W246
Generation
5P
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
154 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 bhp
104 bhp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
270 NM
250 NM
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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9.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
9.97 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
63 mpg
( 70 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.)
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
7 MPGe
70 MPGe
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
9.7 kg
city
54 mpg
5.3 kg
motorway
69 mpg
21 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
303 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
759 mi
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
515 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
409 L









1456 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1320 L

















