Audi TT 2010 vs Mercedes C class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 170 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.0 l/100km | 6.0 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 4.8 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 720 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 980 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: | 300'000 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 Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 4.20 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Audi TT is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 7 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 6 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`850 | 2`085 | |
| 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 | 26 000 | |
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