Ford B-Max 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2010

 
Ford B-Max
2012 - 2017
Opel Meriva
2010 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 105 HP100 HP
Torque: 150 NM130 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.1 seconds13.9 seconds
Ford B-Max is more dynamic to drive.
Ford B-Max engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.46.1
Ford B-Max consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford B-Max could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 48 litres54 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle880 km in combined cycle
940 km on highway1050 km on highway
Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 460'000 km350'000 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 Ford B-Max engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford FiestaInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Adam
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
The Opel Meriva 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: 4.08 m4.29 m
Width: 1.75 m1.81 m
Height: 1.60 m1.62 m
Ford B-Max is smaller.
Ford B-Max is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Ford B-Max is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 318 litres397 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1386 litres1500 litres
Opel Meriva has more luggage space.
Ford B-Max has 79 litres less trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Meriva (by 114 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters11.5 meters
The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Ford B-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8301`890
Safety:
Ford B-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Opel Meriva scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
above average

above average
Opel Meriva has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford B-Max, so Opel Meriva quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 76005400
Pros and Cons: Ford B-Max has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
  • higher children safety
Opel Meriva has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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