The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 33,400

€ 24,900

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 220 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
61.3
70.3
79.1
61.7
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
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 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.28 %

General
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 220
181 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
18.64 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 220
36 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes B 220
536 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 220
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










43.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft