Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8vsAUDI 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 (R172)

SLK 200 1.8

184 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    151 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    45/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
80.8s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,349mm53in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,422mm95in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
197g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.85,250 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm5,500 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
34.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8
184 hp
137 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8
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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
1,360 kg
2,998 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
237 km/h
147 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.87.0 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s

Although AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 0.6 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 1.7 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
923 km
574 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
237 km/h
147 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (R172) SLK 200 1.8 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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
923 km
574 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 (R172) SLK 200 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 252 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 46 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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