Mercedes GLK 2012 vs BMW X1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 41 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes GLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLK could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes GLK 2012 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 2012 2.1 engine BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW X1 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 5 cm longer than the BMW X1, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Mercedes GLK has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLK has 30 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLK (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9000 | |
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