The Comparative Analysis :

Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17)

€ 17,800
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
€ 20,500
 Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17) Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
68.9
81.9
63.6
Blueprint Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
98
160.5
Blueprint Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17)
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
3104 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.18 %
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo (14 - 17)

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 manual 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 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
74 hp
138 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
140 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
122 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
38.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.49 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
38.93 lb/hp
22.49 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
62 mpg
37 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
59 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
533 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
769 mi
533 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1228 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft