2017 Audi TT vs 2016 BMW Z4 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

2017 Audi TT

2016 BMW Z4

2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Class

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2.0 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI	23	30	$40,456	$43,500
TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI	23	30	$43,710	$47,000
TTS 2.0 TFSI	23	27	$48,826	$52,500

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2-Door Roadster sDrive28i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive28i	22	34	$46,225	$49,700
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35i	17	24	$53,400	$57,500
Z4 2-Door Roadster sDrive35is	17	24	$61,540	$66,350

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AMG SLC 43 Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
SLC AMG SLC 43 Roadster	20	29	$56,079	$60,300
SLC SLC 300 Roadster	25	32	$44,594	$47,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,456

$46,225

$56,079

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,500

$49,700

$60,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$725 / month

$828 / month

$1005 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Audi TT isn't quite a pure sports car, but its driver-centric interior design, leaner driving character, and everyday practicality provide an ideal sweet spot for the real world.

While it isn't as agile as the Porsche Boxster it is priced against, the 2016 BMW Z4 balances sportiness with comfort and a comfortable cabin.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC offers luxurious open-air motoring for buyers who are more interested in weekend getaways than canyon-carving.

TCC Likes

Futuristic performance-car cabin layout
Lean, nimble driving feel
All-weather tractability

Strong, efficient base turbo four (28i)
Tight, quiet retractable hardtop
Good ride-and-handling balance

Tight, refined interior with the top up
More affordable than the SL
Great features—like Airscarf

TCC Dislikes

Passenger can't access infotainment
Exterior design doesn't go anywhere new
Noisier, busier ride without magnetic dampers

Steering lacks feedback
Not much space
Somewhat cluttered dash

Not sharp enough for some driving enthusiasts
Tight for tall drivers
V-8 is gone

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

22 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

34 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.3

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

28.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

42.2

42.5

Second Head Room (in)

33.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

39.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

48.8

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

164.7

166.9

163.1

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

50.8

51.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

61.4

61.7

Wheelbase (in)

98.6

98.3

95.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.1

70.5

71.5

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

59.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.1

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.1

34.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P225/45VR17

P255/35YR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P225/45VR17

P235/40YR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

3263

3518

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 8

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

170

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

260 @ 1450

384 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4500

240 @ 5000

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

3.08

2.82

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.31

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.26

3.35

4.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.79

2.06

3.24

Trans Order Code

ZMT

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.68

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.92

3.68

5.35

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Body Style

quattro Coupe

Roadster

Vehicle Name

Audi TT Coupe

BMW Z4

Mercedes-Benz SLC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

7.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

6.4

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