Audi TT 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi TT engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, but torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Despite the higher power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.3 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 0.5 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 75 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 SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 840 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: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.30 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller, but higher. Audi TT is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes SLK, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 208 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Audi TT has 12 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. The Mercedes SLK may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi TT, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7000 | |
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