Audi TT 2002 vs Mercedes SLK 2004

 
Audi TT
2002 - 2005
Mercedes SLK
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol

Performance

Power: 180 HP163 HP
Torque: 235 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds8.3 seconds
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): 9.28.8
Real fuel consumption: 10.2 l/100km9.1 l/100km
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 litres70 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 600 km in combined cycle790 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway1040 km on highway
540 km with real consumption760 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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.09 m
Width: 1.76 m1.79 m
Height: 1.35 m1.30 m
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 litres208 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 meters10.5 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`6801`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 (€): 50007000
Pros and Cons: Audi TT has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mercedes SLK has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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