The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI (11 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 21,600

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.31 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
W242
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
89 hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.9 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
37.9 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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
49 mpg
( 55 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.)
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
55 MPGe
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
712 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes B 250 e
53.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










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