Audi TT 2008 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 109 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi TT consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.20 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 4 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: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.5 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`815 | 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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