The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 19,000

€ 22,900

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.1 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
1604
1751
2080
1615
1812
1994
1751 mm
Width
1812 mm
2080 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1994 mm
1604 mm
Height
1615 mm
2489
4077
2644
4288
4077 mm
Length
4288 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2644 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1486 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.2 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
JK8
Generation
S10
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1388 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
84 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 bhp
138 bhp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
123 NM
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
123 NM
200 NM
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
106 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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15.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 kg/bhp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
15.18 kg/bhp
10.77 kg/bhp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
37 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
34 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
278 mi
Range
466 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
278 mi
466 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
112 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).
136.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
112 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
318 L
Boot Capacity
400 L







1386 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L