The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Audi TT Roadster 3.2 quattro (07 - 10)
€ 43,500
€ 44,500
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Audi TT Roadster 3.2.
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
51
70.4
77.6
53.5
72.5
76.9
70.4 in
Width
72.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
51 in
Height
53.5 in
95.7
161
97.2
164.5
161 in
Length
164.5 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.49 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
R171
Generation
8J
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
VW EA390
M 272.942
Engine Code
BUB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
247 hp
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
23 mpg
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
359 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
359 mi
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
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).
197 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
176.2 kWh
197 kWh
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Audi TT Roadster 3.2
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
