The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 18,600

€ 20,200

€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 1.7 CDTI.
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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 1.7 CDTI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.24 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
84 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
84 hp
99 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
91 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
91 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
33.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.28 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
33.46 lb/hp
30.28 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
30 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
267 mi
Range
524 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
267 mi
524 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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).
131.6 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
116.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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