The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 19,100

€ 16,700

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,700
ⓘ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 1.4.
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
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 1.4
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.73 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
99 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.4
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30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
30.72 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
62 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4
59 mpg
city
30 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
769 mi
Range
550 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
769 mi
550 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
78.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft







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