The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Audi TTS Roadster quattro S tronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,100
![Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R172.png)
€ 56,100
![Audi TTS Roadster quattro S tronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Audi_TTS_8S_Roadster.webp)
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Audi TTS Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
53
72.1
77.4
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
51.2 in
Height
53 in
95.7
162.8
98.6
165
162.8 in
Length
165 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
![Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R172.png)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
![Audi TTS Roadster quattro S tronic (15 - 18)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Audi_TTS_8S_Roadster.png)
General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
R172
Generation
8S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
VW EA888
OM 651.980
Engine Code
CJXG
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
306 hp
Audi TTS Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi TTS Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
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Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
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Audi TTS Roadster
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17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
495 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
495 mi
Audi TTS 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi TTS Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Audi TTS Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data