Mercedes A class 2005 vs Opel Meriva 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 68 HP more power than Opel Meriva, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Opel Meriva. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2005 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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 | 350 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 85 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`730 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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