Mercedes SLK 1996 vs Audi TT 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SLK engine produces 44 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SLK consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 580'000 km | 420'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 4 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 6 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: | 10.5 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`530 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes SLK has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi TT has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes SLK, so Mercedes SLK quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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