2007 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2007 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 730 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 53 L |