Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 1 HP more power than Opel Meriva, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 440'000 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 Meriva engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 46 cm shorter than the Opel Meriva, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
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| Quality: | Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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