Opel Meriva 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Opel Meriva is more dynamic to drive. Opel Meriva engine produces 46 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.56 m | |
| Opel Meriva is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 13 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 |
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: | 11.06 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.06 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 12 000 | |
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