The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,800

€ 24,900

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 250 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
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
173
101.5
168.5
173 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %

General
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.95 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes B 250
35 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
519 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes B 250
519 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes B 250
127 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft










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