Audi TT 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi TT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes C class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
| Audi TT engine produces 26 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes C class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| 540 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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): | no data | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 22 000 | 25 800 | |
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