The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (14 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI Automatic (14 - 14)
€ 19,000

€ 23,800

€ 19,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 22.3 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 1.1 cm lower than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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
4300
4077 mm
Length
4300 mm
2489 mm
Wheelbase
2644 mm
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1518 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
243 kg
16.01 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
JK8
Generation
S10
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1388 CC
Engine Capacity
1686 CC
84 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 bhp
108 bhp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
123 NM
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2300 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
123 NM
280 NM
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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15.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.06 kg/bhp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
15.18 kg/bhp
14.06 kg/bhp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
37 mpg
46 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
34 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
278 mi
Range
550 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
278 mi
550 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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).
125.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
112 kWh
125.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
542 kg
318 L
Boot Capacity
400 L







1386 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1500 L