Mercedes A class 1999 vs Opel Meriva 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 125 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class and Opel Meriva have the same engine power, but Mercedes A class torque is 10 NM more than Opel Meriva. Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, 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. Opel Meriva might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Opel Meriva 2003 1.8 engine: Mechanically reliable engine, but the engine control unit can cause problems. | |||
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: | 350 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Meriva. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`835 | |
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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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