Audi TT 2007 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 16 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 700 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle | 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 2008 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 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 8 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 208 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 42 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`635 | 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 40 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 11 600 | |
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