Mercedes SLK 2000 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes SLK engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Audi TT 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. | |||
| Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km.
The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.01 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 3 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 220 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
348 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 75 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SLK is 0.6 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`625 | 1`640 | |
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| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5200 | |
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