The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (12 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex (12 - 13)
€ 17,500

€ 20,400

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop.
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 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
168.8
160.5 in
Length
168.8 in
98 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3347 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.89 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
74 hp
108 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
136 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
136 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
98 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
16.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
751 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
38.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.99 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
38.93 lb/hp
30.99 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
57 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
712 mi
Range
685 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
712 mi
685 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
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).
100.7 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
84.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI ecoFlex Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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