Compare 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

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
8.4

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.

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Fuel Economy

City
22 mpg 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
4 2

Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - - 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 - - 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 )
NA NA

Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.3 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.4

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes 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
NA - TBD -

Front Tire Size
P245/40R18 P225/45R17

Spare Tire Size
NA - TBD -

Front Tire Order Code
NA - TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P245/40R18 P245/40R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

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)
NA - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.0 17 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
NA - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
9.5 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1600 229 @ 2000 - 4300

Engine Order Code
NA NA

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 Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
31 32

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 22

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
26 26

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.185 1.72

Trans Type
6 6

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.862 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.264 4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.792 2.61

Trans Order Code
NA 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)
NA NA

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 - NA

Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
N/A - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson strut Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - NA

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 (2012) 7

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 6.9

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