Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Audi TT 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 16 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mercedes SLK over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SLK gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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 SLK engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SLK might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 8 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 250 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 42 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 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`705 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SLK has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5200 | |
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