The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (12 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo Automatic (14 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 21,800

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi 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 1.4 Turbo.
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.06 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
74 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
98 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
751 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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38.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
38.93 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
57 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
712 mi
Range
473 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
712 mi
473 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
84.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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