Mercedes SL 2001 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 5.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 460 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 126 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
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 SL) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 50 cm longer than the Audi TT, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | no data | |
| Mercedes SL has 15 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi TT has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes SL, so Audi TT quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 5200 | |
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