The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Audi TTS Roadster S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 41,200
€ 50,700
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Audi TTS Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
51
70.4
77.6
53.1
72.5
76.9
70.4 in
Width
72.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
51 in
Height
53.1 in
95.7
161
97.2
165.3
161 in
Length
165.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.37 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
R171
Generation
8J
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA113
M 272.942
Engine Code
CDLB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
268 hp
Audi TTS Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi TTS Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TTS Roadster
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.13 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
12.13 lb/hp
Audi TTS Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
24 mpg
29 mpg
Audi TTS Roadster
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
449 mi
Range
466 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
449 mi
466 mi
Audi TTS 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).
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 TTS Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TTS Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
