2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2008 BMW 118 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 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 118 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |