The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.6 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 19,100
€ 19,900
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford B-MAX 1.6 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 Turbo.
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
2884 lb
Curb Weight
3276 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.97 %
General
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4800 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
111 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford B-MAX 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
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27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.6
27.73 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.6
37 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
466 mi
Range
466 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.6
466 mi
466 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.6
121.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
