The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 38,200

€ 21,600

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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
173
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.85 %

General
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
175 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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19.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
19.84 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
47 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
696 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
696 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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