The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 25,900
 SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15) SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 Electric Drive is 2.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)
101.5
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3501 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4700 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
7.94 %
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI 4Drive (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
W242
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
138 hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.37 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
25.37 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
41 mpg  ( 46 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 Electric Drive
125 MPGe
46 MPGe
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
105 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
600 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.4 cu ft