Audi TT 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Audi TT engine produces 76 HP less power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi TT has 145 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.96 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.16 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 25 800 | |
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