Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2007
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.8 - 5.4 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 1 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 - 360 HP | 115 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 - 510 NM | 160 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 - 8.3 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 - 12.0 | 4.4 - 8.3 | |
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Mercedes SLK petrol engines consumes on average 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series.  This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!  | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes SLK is 15 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down  | 
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 122 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series.  | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`761 | ~ 1`837 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high  | above average  | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4200 | |
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