Audi TT (8J) or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

2006–2014 vs 2011–2020 · Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: TT (8J) 4,198 mm, SLK R172 4,143 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: TT (8J) 290 l, SLK R172 335 l.
Lowest consumption: TT (8J) 5.3 l/100 km, SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: TT (8J) 118–265 kW, SLK R172 115–310 kW.
Standard equipment: TT (8J) 26 items (Basis), SLK R172 36 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi TT (8J)2006–2014 · 13 engines · Basis, S line, Sport, Black EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020 · 13 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi TT (8J)2006–2014no listings	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,178 mm–4,198 mm	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm
Width	Width1,842 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,358 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,468 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–290 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,510 kg	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2014	Production years2011–2020
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines13
Power	Power118–265 kW (160–360 hp)	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI quattro	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.1 s · TT RS plus quattro S tronic	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · S line	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi TT (8J) or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

Length: Audi TT (8J) 4,198 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,468 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 290 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi TT (8J) or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The most frugal Audi TT (8J) uses 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI quattro); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Audi TT (8J) or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The strongest Audi TT (8J) makes 265 kW (360 hp) (TT RS plus quattro S tronic); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG).

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