The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Mercedes B 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 35,500
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes B 200 CDI.
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 CDI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4550 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.54 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 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 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 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

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 CDI
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32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
32.2 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 200 CDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
696 mi
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
633 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
111 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 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 1.9 TDI
Mercedes B 200 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



















