Mercedes C class 2011 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes C class consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes C class consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C 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: | 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`130 | 1`805 | |
| 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 (€): | 25 200 | 14 200 | |
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