Audi TT vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Audi TT and Mercedes-Benz SLK contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Audi TT and the Mercedes-Benz SLK.
In comparing the Audi TT's and the Mercedes-Benz SLK's specifications and ratings, The Mercedes-Benz SLK has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Audi TT's and the Mercedes-Benz SLK's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz SLK is a better car than the Audi TT.
Pricing: A used 2016 Audi TT ranges from $17,981 to $29,763 while a used 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK is priced between $16,041 to $29,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Audi TT’s base engine makes 220 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz SLK base engine makes 241 horsepower. The TT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The SLK is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. This gives the Mercedes-Benz SLK the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi TT. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
74424
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
42900 - 145740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
47000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23945
Price Range:
17981 - 29763
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
49906
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
22026 - 178025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
21
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64576
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23005
Price Range:
16041 - 29995
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Audi TT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz SLK Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi TT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 20.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz SLK
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.005
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.220459898478796
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.9 - 7.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.401413490264481
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Audi TT Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 40Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 25Ranking
17 out of / 25Ranking
19 out of / 25Ranking
25 out of / 25Ranking
29 out of / 40Ranking
29 out of / 40Ranking
30 out of / 40Ranking
40 out of / 40Mercedes-Benz SLK Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi TT Trim Levels
Not yet available
Mercedes-Benz SLK Trim Levels
AMG SLK 55, SLK 300, SLK 350
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 30 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 435 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
8.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
10.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
49.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3384 lbs
Width:
72.1 inches
Height:
53.2 inches
Length:
164.7 inches
Wheelbase:
98.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3208 lbs
Width:
79 inches
Height:
51.2 inches
Length:
162.8 inches
Wheelbase:
95.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Scuba Blue Metallic
Gray
Florett Silver Metallic / Monsoon Gray Metallic / Nano Gray Metallic
Red
Tango Red Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Yellow
Vegas Yellow
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic
Gray
designo Magno Shadow Grey Matte / Indium Grey Metallic / Selenite Grey Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic / Mars Red
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Yellow
Not available
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Iridium Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Admiral Blue
Brown
Palomino Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Brown/Black
Gray
Ash/Black
Beige
Sahara Beige
Red
Bengal Red/Black
