2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Meriva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 2009 BMW 130 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 2009 BMW 130. 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, 2009 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | BMW | Opel |
Model | 130 | Meriva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 315 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |