The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 7G-DCT (14 - 18) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 20,100
€ 35,600
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 250 is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes B 250
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 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3258 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4460 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.89 %
General
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
W246
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes B 250
208 hp
123 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes B 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
15.53 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes B 250
38 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
501 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes B 250
501 mi
526 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 250
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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



















