Mercedes B class 2005 vs Opel Zafira 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 16 HP less power than Opel Zafira, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Opel Zafira. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira, which means that by driving the Mercedes B 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 B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Zafira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 Zafira engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Zafira, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 150 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 544 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2245 litres | 1700 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Opel Zafira, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`880 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`485 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 485 kg | 600 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Opel Zafira. Therefore, Opel Zafira is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Zafira has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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