Ford B-Max 2012 vs Opel Meriva 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is a more dynamic driving. Ford B-Max engine produces 55 HP less power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 110 NM less than Opel Meriva. Due to the lower power, Ford B-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Ford B-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford B-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
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Ford B-Max is smaller. Ford B-Max is 21 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Ford B-Max is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 318 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1386 litres | 1500 litres | |
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Opel Meriva has more luggage space. Ford B-Max has 82 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 meters | 11.5 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: | 1`775 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`241 kg | 1`428 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 534 kg | 597 kg | |
| Ford B-Max load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem less than Opel Meriva. Therefore, Opel Meriva is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 4000 | |
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