The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 23,400

€ 35,100

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 4.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62.2
69.6
77.5
62.6
71.3
79.1
69.6 in
Width
71.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
62.2 in
Height
62.6 in
101.5
175.9
106.3
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4517 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.84 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
104 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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33.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
33.49 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
( 54 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
14.9 lb✽
( 6 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.)
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
54 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
41 mpg
city
19.9 lb
53 mpg
highway
12.1 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
697 mi
Range
311 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
697 mi
311 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
30.7 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
30.7 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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