The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TTS Roadster S tronic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 51,800
€ 40,100
€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 250 CDI.
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
53.1
72.5
76.9
51.2
71.3
79
72.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
53.1 in
Height
51.2 in
97.2
165.3
95.7
162.8
165.3 in
Length
162.8 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %
General
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
8J
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 250 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
VW EA113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CDLB
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
268 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi TTS Roadster
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TTS Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
12.75 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
30 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
472 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi TTS Roadster
472 mi
777 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Audi TTS Roadster
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TTS Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
540 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
7.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
