The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 38,200
€ 22,800
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 XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4462 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
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 XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
104 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
31.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
31.38 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
759 mi
Range
696 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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



















