The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex (Autogas) (14 - 17)
€ 19,100

€ 21,800

€ 19,100
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 LPG ecoFlex.
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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 LPG ecoFlex
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.84 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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 LPG ecoFlex
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
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
118 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
108 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
▶ REPLAY
30.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
30.72 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
62 mpg
32 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
769 mi
Range
290 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
769 mi
290 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
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).
107.7 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
78.2 kWh
107.7 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDCi
Opel Meriva 1.4 LPG ecoFlex
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1056 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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