The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 31,100
€ 43,500
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
53.5
72.5
76.9
51
70.4
77.6
72.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53.5 in
Height
51 in
97.2
164.5
95.7
161
164.5 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.83 %
General
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
8J
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA888
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CDAA
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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18.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
18.97 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
34 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
495 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
176.2 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
130.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
