Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorvsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 1.8 T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

SLK 200 Kompressor

192 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster1996-2000
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
192hp143kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,585kg3,494lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,995mm157in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,349mm53in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,422mm95in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume
348L
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
53L
55L
CO2 emissions-
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor5,300 rpm2,500-4,800 rpm5,550 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T5,700 rpm1,980-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor has 2 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor7.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor has more power, AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
576 km
358 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW
7.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
192 hp
143 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorAUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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