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KARCHER K5 vs NILFISK 200-15 UK Pressure Washer Comparison

Torn between buying a KARCHER K5 or NILFISK 200-15 UK pressure washer?

Karcher/Nilfisk manufacture quality pressure washers, with the K5 Power Control Flex and 200-15 UK Premium reflecting just that. We compared the Nilfisk 200-15 UK Premium and Karcher K5 Power Control Flex, analysing features, power, performance, and reviews.

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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex

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How K5 Power Control Flex and 200-15 UK Premium Pressure Washers Work

Karcher K5 and Nilfisk 200-15 UK pressure washers use a 2100 W and 2900 W (Watt) electric motor to draw up water, which is pressurised to 145 and 200 bar, respectively. Water is forced through KARCHER Power Control Flex K5 and NILFISK Premium 200-15 UK jet nozzle lance, creating a powerful stream of water used to clean dirty surfaces.

The K5 and 200-15 UK can clean cars, vans, paving stones, decking, and all types of outdoor items. With 145 and 200 bars of pressure, the Karcher K5 and Nilfisk 200-15 UK are built to blast away stains, grime, moss, mud, and dirt from hard surfaces.

KARCHER K5 Specs

KARCHER K5
  • Pressure Washer Brand: KARCHER
  • Model: K5
  • Series: Power Control Flex
  • Power(W): 2100 W
  • Pressure(bar): 145
  • Flow rate(litres per minute): 8.33 l/min
  • Hose Length(metres): 10m
  • RRP: £359.00

NILFISK 200-15 UK Specs

NILFISK 200-15 UK
  • Pressure Washer Brand: NILFISK
  • Model: 200-15 UK
  • Series: Premium
  • Power(W): 2900 W
  • Pressure(bar): 200
  • Flow rate(litres per minute): 10.17 l/min
  • Hose Length(metres): 15m
  • RRP: £550.00

KARCHER K5 and NILFISK 200-15 UK Motor Wattage and Bar Pressure

Nilfisk 200-15 UK and Karcher K5 pressure washers power is measured by their wattage and pressure (bar/force). Typically, pressure washers range between 1200 – 3000W, with the Nilfisk 200-15 UK rated at 2900 W and Karcher K5 measuring 2100 W.

For bar pressure, the Karcher Power Control Flex K5 is rated maximum 145 and the Nilfisk 200-15 UK Power Control Flex has max 200, which is plenty for thorough cleaning.

  • Does K5 KARCHER produce cordless pressure washers? – Yes – OC 3, KHB 4-18, KHB 6, 1.117-220.0
  • Does 200-15 UK NILFISK produce cordless pressure washers? – No

Water Flow Rate

Water flow rate of the KARCHER K5 and NILFISK 200-15 UK pressure washer is measured in litres per minute or hours, (l/min – l/h), and informs how much water the machine goes through. KARCHER K5 and NILFISK 200-15 UK have flow rates of 8.33 l/min and 10.17 l/min, making them powerful at washing and rinsing.

  • K5 flow rate: 8.33 l/min
  • 200-15 UK flow rate: 10.17 l/min

Hose Length

The high-pressure hose length of 200-15 UK and K5 electric pressure washers affects reach. The KARCHER K5 comes with a 10m hose, and the NILFISK 200-15 UK measures 15m. Both K5 Power Control Flex and 200-15 UK Premium pressure washer are compatible with hose extensions if required.

K5 Power Control Flex and 200-15 UK Premium Accessories

KARCHER K5 Power Control Flex and NILFISK 200-15 UK Premium pressure washers come with adjustable lance nozzles (varying spray patterns) and are compatible with Karcher and Nilfisk accessories, including surface cleaners for patios, decking, and driveways, extension wands, brushes, detergent dispensers, snow foam, etc.

  • Karcher K5 Supplied accessories: High-pressure gun, Dirt Blaster spray lance, Plug and Clean Detergent system, garden hose adapter
  • Nilfisk 200-15 UK Supplied accessories: Bayonet car brush, bike and car nozzle, cleaning tool, G5 spray lance and handle
BrandModelPower (W)Pressure (bar)Hose (m)Prices
KARCHERK52100 W14510£359.00
NILFISK200-15 UK2900 W20015£550.00
NILFISK 200-15 UK vs KARCHER K5 Pressure Washer Quick Specs

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Karcher K 5 Power Control Flex

Best pressure washer pick, beating all comparable KARCHER and NILFISK pressure washers on value and performance.

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