Mercedes SLK 2004 vs Audi TT 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi TT, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Mercedes SLK consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is larger, but lower. Mercedes SLK is 5 cm longer than the Audi TT, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 208 litres | 220 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes SLK has 12 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. This could mean that the Mercedes SLK uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mercedes SLK can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi TT, so Mercedes SLK quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 5000 | |
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