Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes C class engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi TT, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 C class) 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 C klase 2011 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 C klase 2011 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mercedes C class is 40 cm longer than the Audi TT, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes C class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 292 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes C class has 158 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes C class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi TT. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`660 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 600 | 11 200 | |
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