Opel Meriva 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Meriva engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Meriva reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Meriva is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Meriva consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Meriva consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Meriva gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Meriva is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Opel Meriva is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Meriva has 144 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Opel Meriva uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 745 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Meriva is 0.4 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`870 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Opel Meriva has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Meriva, so Opel Meriva quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3400 | |
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