The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

€ 34,500
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 22,300
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.3
79.1
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
61.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
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 1.8 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 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 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 1.8 TSI

Performance

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

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
SEAT Altea 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
33 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
21.3 lb
city
25 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
42 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
303 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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