BMW 1 series 2009 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| BMW 1 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| 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 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N43 engine is built around a lightweight alloy cylinder block with a twin-cam, 16-valve head. It uses a dual-pump fuel delivery system—one located inside the tank to transfer fuel and supply the high-pressure pump, which then boosts fuel pressure up to 200 bar. Notably, the system lacks a fine fuel filter and relies only on a ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2009 2.0 engine Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.30 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 208 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 1 series has 162 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5600 | 7000 | |
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