Opel Meriva 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 8 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Opel Meriva over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Meriva is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Meriva is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Meriva is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1410 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Opel Meriva has 194 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 835 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Opel Meriva can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Meriva has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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