Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi TT 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 46 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SLK could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK 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 SLK) 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: | 4.14 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 4 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.96 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.46 metres less than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes SLK can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 20 600 | |
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