The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TTS Roadster (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 48,600
€ 44,900
€ 48,600
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 TTS Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
53.1
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
53.1 in
Height
51 in
97.2
165.3
95.7
161.7
165.3 in
Length
161.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
8J
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
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 TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CDLB
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
268 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TTS Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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11.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
11.97 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
28 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi TTS Roadster
449 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 TTS Roadster
157.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
705 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
