The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex (10 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 19,300

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.47 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 hp
94 hp
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
106 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
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33.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.67 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
33.46 lb/hp
32.67 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
30 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
267 mi
Range
746 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
267 mi
746 mi
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Environmental Impact
116.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
116.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.3 CDTI ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
864 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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