The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex (14 - 17)
€ 18,600

€ 23,800

€ 18,600
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 8.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
16.02 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 hp
134 hp
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
106 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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33.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
33.46 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
30 mpg
55 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
267 mi
Range
780 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
267 mi
780 mi
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
88.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
116.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.6 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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