BMW 1 series 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2005
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. BMW 1 series engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.5 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 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 560 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2008 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 2008 3.0 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`845 | 1`755 | |
| 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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