The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 18)
€ 16,400

€ 37,800

€ 16,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 250.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
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 250
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4231 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.65 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
84 hp
208 hp
Mercedes B 250
97 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
97 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 250
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
105 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
15.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
702 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 250
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38.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
38.06 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
36 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes B 250
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
526 mi
Range
519 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
526 mi
519 mi
Mercedes B 250
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes B 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4
Mercedes B 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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