The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi TT RS plus Roadster (12 - 14)
€ 40,100

€ 63,700

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Audi TT RS plus Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
53.1
72.5
76.9
71.3 in
Width
72.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
51.2 in
Height
53.1 in
95.7
162.8
97.2
165.3
162.8 in
Length
165.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %

General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
R172
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
VW EA855
OM 651.980
Engine Code
CEPB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
355 hp
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT RS plus Roadster
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17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.84 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
9.84 lb/hp
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
26 mpg
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
38 mpg
city
18 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
409 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
409 mi
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TT RS plus Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data