The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17)
€ 16,000

€ 20,500

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.4 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo.
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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
169.3
160.5 in
Length
169.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3104 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.44 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4
89 hp
138 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
92 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4
92 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
106 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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31.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.49 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4
31.58 lb/hp
22.49 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4
39 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
497 mi
Range
533 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4
497 mi
533 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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