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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6vsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)

SLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000

3.2i V6 24V

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    196 hp/t
    146 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    208 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
272hp203kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.4s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
626km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,089mm161in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,348mm53in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,429mm96in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
208L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
62L
CO2 emissions-
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V6,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.4 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 has 22 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
1,590 kg
3,505 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V65.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V: 1.0 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: 0.7 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
660 km
410 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
626 km
389 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
250 hp
186 kW
6.6 s
250 km/h
155 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.6 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 (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6AUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20003.2i V6 24V
Power
272 hp
203 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,348 mm
53.1 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
626 km
389 mi
CO2 score
-
238 g/km
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 3.2i V6 24V
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 34 km (21 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 28 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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