Mercedes SLK 2008 vs Audi TT 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 66 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SLK is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 600 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes SLK 2008 1.8 engine | |||
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`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 000 | 9800 | |
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