The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 42,600

€ 35,900

€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
51
70.4
78.9
53.5
72.5
76.9
70.4 in
Width
72.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
51 in
Height
53.5 in
95.7
161.7
97.2
164.5
161.7 in
Length
164.5 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.35 %

General
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
R171
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA189
M 272.942
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
168 hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
43 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
678 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
678 mi
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data