2012 Audi TT vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2012 Audi TT

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

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2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	31	$35,620	$38,300
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	31	$35,620	$38,300
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	23	31	$38,410	$41,300
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	23	31	$38,410	$41,300
TT RS 2-Door Coupe MT quattro 2.5T	18	25	$52,871	$56,850
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	29	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	21	29	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	21	29	$46,500	$50,000
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	21	29	$46,500	$50,000

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2-Door Roadster SLK 250

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLK-Class 2-Door Roadster SLK 250	22	32	$39,525	$42,500
SLK-Class 2-Door Roadster SLK 350	20	29	$50,964	$54,800
SLK-Class 2-Door Roadster SLK 55 AMG	19	28	$62,775	$67,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,620

$39,525

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,300

$42,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$638 / month

$708 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Audi TT gets a burst of testosterone and sports-car cred with a bold new TT RS model; otherwise it's a surprisingly well-rounded (and economical) performer.

It may be the most pragmatic roadster of its kind, but the SLK 350 dares you to doubt its partying skills.

TCC Likes

Strong, fuel-efficient turbo fours
Supercar-quick acceleration (TT RS)
All-weather traction from quattro

Handling keeps getting better
Four, six, or eight cylinders--an SLK for any displacement
AIRSCARF! Magic Sky Roof!

TCC Dislikes

Interior design out of cadence with other Audis
Road noise (TT RS)
Numb steering

Can be tight for tall drivers
Reflexes not quite as sharp as Boxster, Z4
Tall front end

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

2 Seater

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

38.0

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

52.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

73.9

49.0

Second Head Room (in)

32.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.5

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

95.7

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

164.5

162.8

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

51.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

61.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

10.1 (6.4 w/top down)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x 1.0

12.7 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x 0.5

11.8 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

15.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.0

34.5

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R18

P245/40R17

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/40R18

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3153

3308

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9

17 x 8.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

9.5

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600-4200

229 @ 2000 - 4300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300-6000

201 @ 5500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.77/3.44

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

4.46

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.72

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

2.61

Trans Order Code

411

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

2 Door Roadster

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.2

7.1

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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