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Audi TTS vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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$61,900
2.0 TFSI quattro
$47,000
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Starting MSRP
$61,900
$47,000
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
25 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
288 hp
241 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
2
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
288 @ 5400
241 @ 5550
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
280 @ 1900
273 @ 1300
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • 9-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
25 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Front Tire Size
P245/30YR20
P225/45YR17
Rear Tire Size
P245/30YR20
P245/40YR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
20 X 9 in
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
20 X 9 in
17 X 8.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Forged Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Passenger Capacity
4
2
Passenger Volume
N/A
49 ft³
Front Head Room
37 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
52 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
34 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
29 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
48 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
99 in
96 in
Length, Overall
165 in
163 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
72 in
Height, Overall
53 in
51 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
6 ft³

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Base Curb Weight
3,263 lbs
3,241 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
19 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not available
Backup Camera
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2023 Audi TTS2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13 in
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Audi TTS with 28 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is cheaper than the 2023 Audi TTS with a $47,000 starting MSRP versus a $61,900 starting MSRP.

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