Audi TT 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Audi TT and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Audi TT torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes C class. Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.19 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 | |
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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 (kg): | 1`805 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Audi TT quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 25 200 | |
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