The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TTS Roadster quattro S tronic (15 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 56,100
€ 41,200
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 4 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
77.6
72.1 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53 in
Height
51 in
98.6
165
95.7
161
165 in
Length
161 in
98.6 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.78 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6100 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
306 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TTS Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
11.13 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
34 mpg
24 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
495 mi
Range
449 mi
Audi TTS Roadster
495 mi
449 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
183.8 kWh
Audi TTS Roadster
130.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
