The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI (09 - 11)
€ 40,300

€ 22,300

€ 40,300
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 250 e is 4.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
Mercedes B 250 e
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 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
W242
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
33 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
482 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
53.9 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 250 e
53.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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