Mercedes GLK 2010 vs BMW X1 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLK engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW X1, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 61 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
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`385 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes GLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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