Opel Meriva (2005 – 2010) vs Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 180 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.2 s. The Opel Meriva has the higher top speed: 222 km/h against 217 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,330 kg. At 4,270 mm, the Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is 219 mm longer than the Opel Meriva.
| Specification |
Opel
Meriva
2005 – 2010
|
Mercedes-Benz
B-Klasse
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 hp | 95 – 193 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 140 – 281 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 7.4 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 222 km/h | 167 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,051 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,603 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,779 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,330 kg | 1,200 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.