The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 32,400
€ 24,500
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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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
171.6
175.9 in
Length
171.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
3404 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.53 %
General
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
138 hp
154 hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Performance
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
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24.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
24.67 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
( 44 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
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 2.0 TDI
44 MPGe
6 MPGe
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31 mpg
city
21.3 lb
46 mpg
highway
11.7 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
570 mi
Range
303 mi
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
570 mi
303 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
31.5 kWh
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Altea XL 2.0 TDI
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
