The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 17,800

€ 20,900

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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.
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
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 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.04 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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
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 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
74 hp
128 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
140 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
140 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
98 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
▶ REPLAY
38.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.89 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
38.93 lb/hp
25.89 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
62 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
769 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
769 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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