Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Opel Meriva B?

2012–2021 vs 2010–2017 · Van/Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: Citan W415 4,321 mm, Meriva B 4,300 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Citan W415 3,000 l, Meriva B 400 l.
Lowest consumption: Citan W415 4.4 l/100 km, Meriva B 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: Citan W415 55–85 kW, Meriva B 55–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Citan W415 22 items (Base), Meriva B 26 items (Selection).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz Citan W4152012–2021 · 9 engines · Base, Edition, Worker, Worker PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Opel Meriva B2010–2017 · 12 engines · Selection, Enjoy, Cosmo, EssentiaSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Citan W4152012–2021no listings	Opel Meriva B2010–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,321 mm	Length4,288 mm–4,300 mm
Width	Width1,829 mm	Width1,812 mm
Height	Height1,801 mm–1,809 mm	Height1,615 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,697 mm	Wheelbase2,644 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume685 l–3,000 l	Trunk volume400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,320 kg–1,425 kg	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,490 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2012–2021	Production years2010–2017
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–85 kW (75–116 hp)	Power55–103 kW (75–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.5	Displacement (l)1.2–1.7
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 108 CDI	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 CDTI 95
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.7 s · 112	Best 0–100 km/h9.9 s · 1.6 CDTI 136
Top speed	Top speed178 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Selection
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Base	Items in the base trim26 · Selection
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Edition	Items in the top trim35 · Cosmo
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
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✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
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✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
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)✓
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 · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door✓	Sliding Side Door—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Opel Meriva B?

Length: Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 4,321 mm, Opel Meriva B 4,300 mm (a 21 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,697 vs 2,644 mm. Boot: 3,000 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Opel Meriva B?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 uses 4.4 l/100 km (108 CDI); the most frugal Opel Meriva B 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 CDTI 95).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 or Opel Meriva B?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Citan W415 makes 85 kW (116 hp) (111 CDI); the strongest Opel Meriva B 103 kW (140 hp) (1.4 Turbo 140).

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