Mercedes A class 1998 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| 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: | 60 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.3 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 | 350 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 40 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: | 10.3 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`540 | 1`910 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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