The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT RS Roadster S tronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 62,000
€ 43,500
€ 62,000
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 RS Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
53.1
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
53.1 in
Height
51 in
97.2
165.3
95.7
161
165.3 in
Length
161 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.33 %
General
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
8J
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA855
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CEPA
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Audi TT RS Roadster
335 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi TT RS Roadster
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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10.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Roadster
10.59 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT RS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi TT RS Roadster
27 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
434 mi
Range
468 mi
Audi TT RS Roadster
434 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
162.9 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 RS Roadster
162.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT RS Roadster
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
