The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.6 Powershift (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.4 (10 - 13)
€ 18,700
€ 16,700
€ 18,700
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 1.6 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.
Ford B-MAX 1.6
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 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
2884 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.9 %
General
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
104 hp
99 hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
111 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
111 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.4
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Ford B-MAX 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Meriva 1.4
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27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.3 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.6
27.73 lb/hp
30.3 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.6
37 mpg
39 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
466 mi
Range
550 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.6
466 mi
550 mi
Opel Meriva 1.4
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).
115.6 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.6
121.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 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
