The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 15,700
€ 38,200
€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea 1.4 is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220 CDI.
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
61.7
69.6
77.5
61.3
70.3
79.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
61.7 in
Height
61.3 in
101.5
168.5
106.3
173
168.5 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.48 %
General
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
84 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
37.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.4
37.01 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.4
36 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
696 mi
SEAT Altea 1.4
526 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
102.8 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.4
123.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea 1.4
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft










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














