The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

€ 41,200
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) Mercedes SLK 280
€ 70,500
 Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi TT RS Roadster
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes SLK 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Audi TT RS Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
53
Blueprint Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
72.1
77.4
70.4 in
Width
72.1 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
51 in
Height
53 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
95.7
161
Blueprint Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
98.6
165.4
161 in
Length
165.4 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
Audi TT RS Roadster quattro S tronic (19 - ..)

General

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
R171
Generation
8S
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA855 evo
M 272.942
Engine Code
DNWA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
395 hp
Audi TT RS Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS Roadster

Performance

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT RS Roadster

▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.96 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
8.96 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
29 mpg
Audi TT RS Roadster
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
428 mi
Audi TT RS Roadster
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
183.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi TT RS Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT RS Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
617 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data