The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 39,400

€ 20,100

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 d is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.16 %

General
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 220 d
168 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 220 d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 d
20.67 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 220 d
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 220 d
590 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes B 220 d
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 220 d
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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