Audi TT 1999 vs Mercedes SLK 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 62 HP more power than Mercedes SLK, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Mercedes SLK. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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: | 180 litres | 208 litres | |
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Mercedes SLK has more luggage space. Audi TT has 28 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| 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`815 | 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 (€): | 4800 | 7000 | |
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