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 | ||
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 |
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 (kg): | 1`880 | 2`085 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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