Audi TT 2014 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
|
Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 24 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
|
By specification Audi TT consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC 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 SLC) 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 | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.30 m | |
|
Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SLC, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 335 litres | |
|
Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.96 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.46 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLC, which means Audi TT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SLC, so Mercedes SLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi TT has
|
Mercedes SLC has
| |