Opel Meriva (2005 – 2010) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2004 – 2007): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 222 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,125 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,051 mm, the Opel Meriva is 213 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Opel
Meriva
2005 – 2010
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2004 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2004 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 hp | 83 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 140 – 1,801 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 7.3 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 166 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 L/100 km | 5.3 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,051 mm | 3,802 – 3,838 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,748 – 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,580 – 1,595 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,568 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 kg | 1,125 – 1,295 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.