Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 or Opel Zafira B?

2011–2018 vs 2005–2014 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: B-Klasa W246 4,393 mm, Zafira B 4,467 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: B-Klasa W246 501 l, Zafira B 645 l.
Lowest consumption: B-Klasa W246 4.1 l/100 km, Zafira B 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: B-Klasa W246 66–155 kW, Zafira B 74–177 kW.
Standard equipment: B-Klasa W246 27 items (Base), Zafira B 23 items (Essentia).
On Autodrom: B-Klasa W246 from €14,900 (1 listing); no Zafira B is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2462011–2018 · 13 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €14,900 →

Opel Zafira B2005–2014 · 14 engines · Essentia, Enjoy, Cosmo, EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2462011–20181 listing · from €14,900	Opel Zafira B2005–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,358 mm–4,393 mm	Length4,467 mm
Width	Width1,786 mm–1,812 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,557 mm–1,599 mm	Height1,625 mm–1,645 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,699 mm	Wheelbase2,703 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume486 l–501 l	Trunk volume140 l–645 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,725 kg	Curb weight1,428 kg–1,665 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2018	Production years2005–2014
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines14
Power	Power66–155 kW (90–211 hp)	Power74–177 kW (101–241 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1	Displacement (l)1.6–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Electric	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · B 160 CDI	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.7 CDTI 125
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · B 250	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 Turbo OPC 240
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed231 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Essentia
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim23 · Essentia
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim35 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
7 Seats	7 Seats—	7 Seats✓
Third Row of Seats	Third Row of Seats—	Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€14,900	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 or Opel Zafira B?

Length: Opel Zafira B 4,467 mm, Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 4,393 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,703 vs 2,699 mm. Boot: 645 vs 501 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 or Opel Zafira B?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 uses 4.1 l/100 km (B 160 CDI); the most frugal Opel Zafira B 5.7 l/100 km (1.7 CDTI 125).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 or Opel Zafira B?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 makes 155 kW (211 hp) (B 250); the strongest Opel Zafira B 177 kW (241 hp) (2.0 Turbo OPC 240).

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