The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (14 - 18) vs. Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (08 - 10)
€ 27,900

€ 28,800

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 180 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI.
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
61.3
70.3
79.1
64.4
70.9
79.7
70.3 in
Width
70.9 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
61.3 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
173
106.4
175.9
173 in
Length
175.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.53 %

General
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
W246
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
123 hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes B 180
42 mpg
41 mpg
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
555 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes B 180
555 mi
633 mi
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft







43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51.5 cu ft