Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Meriva 2003
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| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.4 - 1.9 | 1.2 - 1.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 - 125 HP | 70 - 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 - 180 NM | 125 - 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 - 18.8 seconds | 11.3 - 17.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 8.2 | 5.0 - 7.9 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Meriva. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 46 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 30 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The Opel Meriva may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`527 | ~ 1`844 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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