Mercedes GLK 2008 vs BMW X1 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLK engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW X1. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 12.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLK consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLK consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 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: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X1 2009 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW X1 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes GLK is larger. Mercedes GLK is 7 cm longer than the BMW X1, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLK is 16 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: | 11.5 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLK is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW X1. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`480 | 2`180 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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