The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TTS Roadster quattro (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 54,000
€ 44,900
€ 54,000
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 3.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
53
72.1
77.4
51
70.4
78.9
72.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
53 in
Height
51 in
98.6
165
95.7
161.7
165 in
Length
161.7 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.25 %
General
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
8S
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 EA888
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
CJXG
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
306 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TTS Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
10.99 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
32 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi TTS Roadster
468 mi
478 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
138.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 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
540 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
