The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

€ 25,600
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
€ 32,400
 Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14) Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62.2
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
175.9
Blueprint Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
106.3
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Performance

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 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 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
26 mpg
city
21.3 lb
42 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
503 mi
Range
303 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
31.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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