The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 44,900

€ 43,500

€ 44,900
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 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
53.3
72.1
77.4
51
70.4
77.6
72.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53.3 in
Height
51 in
98.6
164.4
95.7
161
164.4 in
Length
161 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.18 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA288
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CUNA
Engine Code
M 272.942


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
181 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes SLK 280
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18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
18.76 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
37 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
633 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
633 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
111 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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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