The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (11 - 13)
€ 18,600

€ 22,500

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.4 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG 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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.19 %

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

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 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
106 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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33.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
33.46 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
30 mpg
31 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
38 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
267 mi
Range
311 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
267 mi
311 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG 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).
112 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
116.5 kWh
112 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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