Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8vsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

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 (8S)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    147 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    982 km
    610 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
982km610mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,177mm164in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,355mm53in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume
225L
280L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
147g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI: 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 (8S)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
31.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
153 km/h
95 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
1,465 kg
3,230 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 (8S)2.0 TDI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: 1.2 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
982 km
610 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
230 km/h
143 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,177 mm
164.4 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.0 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 (8S)2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,177 mm
164.4 in
Height
1,355 mm
53.3 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
982 km
610 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
147 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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