Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes C class and Audi TT have the same engine power, but Mercedes C class torque is 50 NM more than Audi TT. Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mercedes C class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes C class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1590 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1030 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2011 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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 (kg): | 2`085 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Audi TT quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 800 | 11 400 | |
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