Audi TT 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is a more dynamic driving. Audi TT engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Mercedes SLK. Due to the lower power, Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT 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: | 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. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.26 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 348 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 0.6 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`645 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4400 | |
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