The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 250 e (15 - 17) vs. Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI (08 - 10)
€ 40,300

€ 28,800

€ 40,300
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 250 e 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 250 e
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 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.49 %

General
Mercedes B 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
W242
Generation
A-H MONOCAB
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
2
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
178 hp
123 hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Mercedes B 250 e
251 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Performance
Mercedes B 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
Mercedes B 250 e
21.37 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
( 46 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes B 250 e
125 MPGe
46 MPGe
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
105 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes B 250 e
105 mi
633 mi
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
53.9 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 250 e
53.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 250 e
Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
7
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1250 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft






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