The Comparative Analysis :
Ford B-MAX 1.6 Powershift (15 - 17) vs. Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI (10 - 13)
€ 18,700

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€ 18,700
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€ 20,000
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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 1.7 CDTI.
Ford B-MAX 1.6
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 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
2884 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.98 %

General
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
JK8
Generation
S10
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
104 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford B-MAX 1.6
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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27.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.6
27.73 lb/hp
30.69 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.6
37 mpg
44 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
466 mi
Range
633 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.6
466 mi
633 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
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).
109.1 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.6
121.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford B-MAX 1.6
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 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