Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 84 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 18 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Opel Meriva has
| |