The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 35,900

€ 44,900

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
53.5
72.5
76.9
51
70.4
78.9
72.5 in
Width
70.4 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
53.5 in
Height
51 in
97.2
164.5
95.7
161.7
164.5 in
Length
161.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.01 %

General
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
8J
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA189
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
M 272.942

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
19.55 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
33 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
678 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
678 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
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