Audi TT 2018 vs Mercedes SLC 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes SLC, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes SLC. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.2 | |
| Audi TT consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes SLC 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.13 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 6 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 | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.52 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 | |
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