The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 33,400

€ 20,900

€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG.
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.2
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
61.3 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
171.6
101.5
175.9
171.6 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.54 %

General
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 220
181 hp
97 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes B 220
221 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Performance
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
18.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.68 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
18.64 lb/hp
35.68 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes B 220
36 mpg
24 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
30 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
536 mi
Range
273 mi
Mercedes B 220
536 mi
273 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
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).
144.5 kWh
Mercedes B 220
123.1 kWh
144.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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