Mercedes SLK 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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: | 5.5 seconds | 6.3 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 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
no data | 1150 litres | |
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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`910 | |
| 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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