The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG (Gasoline) (14 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 19,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG.
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
63.6
71.3
78.5
63.1
68.9
81.9
71.3 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
63.6 in
Height
63.1 in
104.1
168.8
98
160.5
168.8 in
Length
160.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
98 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.18 %

General
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
S10
Generation
JK8
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5750 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
89 hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Performance
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
▶ REPLAY
30.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.58 lb/hp
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
30.69 lb/hp
31.58 lb/hp
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
39 mpg
39 mpg
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
550 mi
Range
489 mi
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
550 mi
489 mi
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Environmental Impact
125.5 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
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
125.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Ford B-MAX 1.4 LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1195 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9 cu ft







42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft