2013 Audi TT vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class

2013 Audi TT

2013 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	22	31	$35,945	$38,650
TT 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$35,945	$38,650
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$38,735	$41,650
TT 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$38,735	$41,650
TT RS 2-Door Coupe MT quattro 2.5T	18	25	$53,196	$57,200
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$44,035	$47,350
TTS 2-Door Coupe S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$44,035	$47,350
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus	22	31	$46,825	$50,350
TTS 2-Door Roadster S tronic quattro 2.0T Prestige	22	31	$46,825	$50,350

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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	$39,897	$42,900
SLK-Class 2-Door Roadster SLK 350	21	29	$51,522	$55,400
SLK-Class 2-Door Roadster SLK 55 AMG	19	28	$63,231	$67,990

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,945

$39,897

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,650

$42,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$644 / month

$715 / 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 2013 Audi TT RS is the star on track, but all TT models offer fun and efficiency, plus a welcome dash of style.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is the least polarizing of the roadsters, but there's enough urgency to go with its elegant, mini-SL charm.

TCC Likes

Efficient, powerful turbo engines
TT RS offers supercar-like acceleration
quattro all-wheel drive gives excellent traction

Tight, refined interior with the top up
Four, six, or eight cylinders
AIRSCARF! Magic Sky Roof!

TCC Dislikes

Interior style not fully consistent with other Audis
Steering somewhat numb
Numb steering

Tight for tall drivers
Not quite as sharp as Boxster, Z4
Tall front end

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

2 Seater

Interior Dimensions

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

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Leg Room (in)

29.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.7

38.0

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

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)

60.9

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

95.7

Liftover Height (in)

31.1

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

10.1 (6.4 w/top down)

Brakes

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 - TBD -

11.8 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3 x - TBD -

12.7 x 1.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

15.9

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.96

34.5

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P245/40R18

P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R18

P245/40R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3142

3308

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 9.0

17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

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

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

229 @ 2000 - 4300

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/121

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

211 @ 4300

201 @ 5500

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.185

1.72

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.862

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.264

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.792

2.61

Trans Order Code

411

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.769/3.444

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.829

1.25

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.686

0.84

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.923

4.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Body Style

Coupe

2 Door Roadster

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

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

7.1

6.9

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