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

2014–2023 vs 2011–2020 · Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: TT (8S) 4,191 mm, SLK R172 4,143 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: TT (8S) 305 l, SLK R172 335 l.
Lowest consumption: TT (8S) 4.2 l/100 km, SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: TT (8S) 132–294 kW, SLK R172 115–310 kW.
Standard equipment: TT (8S) 28 items (Basis), SLK R172 36 items (Base).
On Autodrom: TT (8S) from €13,450 (2 listings); no SLK R172 is listed right now.

Audi TT (8S)2014–2023 · 13 engines · Basis, S line, Sport, Sport EditionSpecifications →2 listings from €13,450 →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi TT (8S)2014–20232 listings · from €13,450	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,177 mm–4,191 mm	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm
Width	Width1,832 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm
Height	Height1,343 mm–1,355 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,505 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–305 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,210 kg–1,520 kg	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2023	Production years2011–2020
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines13
Power	Power132–294 kW (179–400 hp)	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI ultra	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.7 s · TT RS 2.5 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim28 · Basis	Items in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · S line	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort10 · 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✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 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 & lights4 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 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-theft1 · 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	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€13,450	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€15,475	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Audi TT (8S) 4,191 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,505 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 305 vs 335 l.

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

The most frugal Audi TT (8S) uses 4.2 l/100 km (2.0 TDI ultra); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI).

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

The strongest Audi TT (8S) makes 294 kW (400 hp) (TT RS 2.5 TFSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG).

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