The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,600

€ 39,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220 d.
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
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 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4561 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.17 %

General
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
5P
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 d
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 d
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
21.28 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 d
26 mpg
city
40 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
503 mi
Range
696 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
503 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 d
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).
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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.8 TSI
Mercedes B 220 d
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