The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost (13 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 18,900

€ 16,700

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.4.
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
63.1
68.9
81.9
63.6
71.3
78.5
68.9 in
Width
71.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
63.1 in
Height
63.6 in
98
160.5
104.1
168.8
160.5 in
Length
168.8 in
98 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.03 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
123 hp
99 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
22.93 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
48 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
609 mi
Range
550 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
609 mi
550 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.6 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
92.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Opel Meriva 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft