Mercedes SLC 2016 vs Audi TT 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLC engine produces 15 HP more power than Audi TT, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLC is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLC consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLC over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLC consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLC 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) | 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 SLC) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLC is smaller. Mercedes SLC is 4 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLC is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLC has 55 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.52 meters | 10.96 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLC is 0.44 metres less than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes SLC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLC has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SLC, so Mercedes SLC quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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