The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 20,100

€ 36,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 TSI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 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 TSI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
3258 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.81 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 CDI
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
26.49 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
758 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
526 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.4 TSI
Mercedes B 220 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