Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Audi TT 2008
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 3 HP more power than Audi TT, but torque is 10 NM less than Audi TT. Despite the higher power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SLK consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 700 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 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes SLK 2004 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 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 9 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 290 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 82 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.4 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`660 | |
| 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 25 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8400 | |
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