Mercedes A class 2004 vs Opel Meriva 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.2 - 1.8 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Opel Meriva is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 - 193 HP | 70 - 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 300 NM | 125 - 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15.3 seconds | 8 - 17.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 - 7.9 | 5.0 - 7.9 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Opel Meriva. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 20 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1410 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 75 litres more trunk space than the Opel Meriva. The Opel Meriva may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 585 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`733 | ~ 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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