Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 5 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | no data | |
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