Audi TT 1999 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 110 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 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 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 620 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 180 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Audi TT has 364 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`815 | 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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