2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 and 2012 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2012 Opel Meriva. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Meriva.
Because 2012 BMW 740 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 2012 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Meriva. (175 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Meriva. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Meriva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2012 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 740 | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
