The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI S tronic (11 - 14)
€ 43,500
€ 35,100
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
51
70.4
77.6
53.4
72.5
76.9
70.4 in
Width
72.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
51 in
Height
53.4 in
95.7
161
97.2
164.8
161 in
Length
164.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
R171
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA888
M 272.942
Engine Code
CDAA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
158 hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.18 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
19.18 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
36 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
518 mi
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
125 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 1.8 TFSI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
540 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
