Audi TT 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 3 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Despite less power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
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 SLK) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 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 SLK 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 208 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 82 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi TT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`660 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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