Audi TT 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 55 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi TT consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 790 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: | 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 | |
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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`660 | 1`970 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 400 | 24 800 | |
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