Opel Meriva 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 26 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.9 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 Meriva could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.56 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 21 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1500 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 88 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Opel Meriva can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`025 kg | 2`025 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`428 kg | 1`505 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 597 kg | 520 kg | |
| Opel Meriva load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Mercedes B class. Therefore, Opel Meriva is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 5800 | |
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