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 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
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
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Highest torque
    270 Nm
    199 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • 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
1,395kg3,075lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
86.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg 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
15.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
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
158g/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
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
34.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 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
1,395 kg
3,075 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
240 km/h
149 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 1.87.3 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: 0.3 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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: 1.4 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
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
882 km
548 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
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.3 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
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
7.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
882 km
548 mi
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
197 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 212 km (131 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 39 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 55 kg lighter
  • Has 10 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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