Opel Zafira 2003 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Zafira engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Zafira could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Zafira consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 370'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Opel Zafira is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Zafira is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 2245 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Opel Zafira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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