BMW X1 2009 vs Mercedes GLK 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mercedes GLK, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes GLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X1 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X1 2009 2.0 engine Mercedes GLK 2011 2.1 engine: The Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a 1.8–2.2-liter diesel engine used in models such as the 180 CDI and 200 CDI. It is known for good efficiency and strong durability, and well-maintained engines often exceed 400,000–500,000 km. The design includes a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a combined timing drive that ... More about Mercedes GLK 2011 2.1 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.70 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLK, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1350 litres | 1550 litres | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLK. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLK. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`060 kg | 2`425 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`565 kg | 1`770 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 655 kg | |
| BMW X1 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 32 procentiem less than Mercedes GLK. Therefore, Mercedes GLK is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| BMW X1 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes GLK, so BMW X1 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 7600 | |
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