Mercedes SLK 2011 vs Audi TT 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 309 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SLK is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SLK engine produces 44 HP more power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mercedes SLK reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SLK consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
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: | 4.14 m | 4.19 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.36 m | |
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Mercedes SLK is smaller. Mercedes SLK is 5 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SLK is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | no data | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mercedes SLK has 26 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`815 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | no data | |
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