Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 35 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.3 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
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 SLK 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 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 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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`780 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4600 | |
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