The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 33,400

€ 22,400

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %

General
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 220
181 hp
104 hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes B 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.01 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
18.64 lb/hp
32.01 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes B 220
36 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
570 mi
Mercedes B 220
536 mi
570 mi
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes B 220
123.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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