The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 36,000

€ 22,300

€ 36,000
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 220 CDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4517 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.74 %

General
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
175 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
18.96 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
758 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 CDI
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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