Audi TT 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes C class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
| By specification Audi TT consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 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 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 40 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Audi TT has 158 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`240 kg | 1`425 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 400 kg | 545 kg | |
| Audi TT load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 25 600 | |
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