Car comparison

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

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 ultra

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    114 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    280 L
  • Best overall score
    46/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
1,163km723mi
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
50L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
114g/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 (8S) 2.0 TDI ultraPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra: 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 TDI ultra3,500-4,000 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 ultra
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 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 ultra
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 ultra
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 ultra
1,360 kg
2,998 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 ultra
237 km/h
147 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 TDI ultra7.3 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 ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8: 2.5 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 ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 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 ultra
1,163 km
723 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 ultra
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
237 km/h
147 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 ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra 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 ultra
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.3 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 ultra
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TDI ultra
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
1,163 km
723 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
114 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
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TDI ultra

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 44 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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