The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes B 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 16,000

€ 33,300

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 SEAT Altea XL 1.4 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
62.2
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
62.2 in
Height
61.3 in
101.5
175.9
106.3
173
175.9 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 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 651.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
134 hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
105 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 CDI
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36.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36.87 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
32 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 200 CDI
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
468 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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