Audi TT 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.3 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): | 9.2 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi TT could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 760 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.04 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`680 | 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 (€): | 5200 | 7200 | |
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