Audi TT 2002 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 390'000 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi TT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi TT 2002 1.8 engine: The weakest link in this engine is the turbine, whose failure is contributed to by a faulty catalytic converter. The oil pump and chain tensioner also tend to have problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.35 m | 1.60 m | |
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Audi TT is smaller. Audi TT is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Audi TT is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Audi TT has 324 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Audi TT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4000 | |
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