Audi TT-RS vs SLK55 AMG
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Audi TT-RS [8J]
SLK 55 AMG [R171]
Looking for a small coupe for my daily commute, and these two are on my shortlist.
Both can be had for around the same money.
Priority is not b-road driving 'handling', it's needs to be able to do the daily slog well.
Both engines in these cars interest me, and would add some excitement to the commute.
If it were you making the choice, which one would you go for?
SLK 55 AMG [R171]
Looking for a small coupe for my daily commute, and these two are on my shortlist.
Both can be had for around the same money.
Priority is not b-road driving 'handling', it's needs to be able to do the daily slog well.
Both engines in these cars interest me, and would add some excitement to the commute.
If it were you making the choice, which one would you go for?
I looked and researched into both when getting my car and I chose the TT RS. Something about the 5 cyl turbo that sounded totally different to most other cars that I liked. Also 4WD great for the rainy days. Not to mention goes like nothing else in the price range.
But it's all a preference thing. If you can drive both
But it's all a preference thing. If you can drive both
Personally, the TTRS.
one of the hardest launching cars in production, apparently.
It will respond well to a map.
Not as precious as the Merc
all weather performance.
Dare i say the Audi will be better on fuel when not giving it the beans
Cheaper road tax
V8 sounds nice, so does a heavily boosted 5 pot
one of the hardest launching cars in production, apparently.
It will respond well to a map.
Not as precious as the Merc
all weather performance.
Dare i say the Audi will be better on fuel when not giving it the beans
Cheaper road tax
V8 sounds nice, so does a heavily boosted 5 pot
Tough one if it was for me. The AMG is probably automatic only? But I prefer RWD over AWD for such cars. But even so, if the TT is available with a real 6 speed manual I would go for it just based on that. But apart from that, the AMG has the edge for me. V8, naturally aspirated, RWD.
Appreciate the recommendations on BMW's but I've had a few and fancy a change... the Z4M would certainly hold its value I'm sure.
I found a video of a TT-RS and SLK55 going at it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbrYNfe2YU
^ assuming the TT-RS has S-Tronic gearbox, it does point to the SLK's slower box.... but that V8 noise!
I had a passenger ride in the SLK 55 two years ago. I didn't get the chance to drive it, and all I remember is holding on for dear life while the owner let it rip. Never sat in any TT, driving an Audi 5-cylinder is on my list.
With both being performance orientated I know they won't be the comfiest cars out there... but I do wonder of SLK will more compliant on bad roads compared to the TT, I normally hear performance Audi's can have a harsh ride? - I know enough that I would not have one with Mag Ride option... it's supposed to harsh a f
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I found a video of a TT-RS and SLK55 going at it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWbrYNfe2YU
^ assuming the TT-RS has S-Tronic gearbox, it does point to the SLK's slower box.... but that V8 noise!
Welshbeef said:
All 238bhp/tonne
TTRS 234bhp/tonne
So it’s AWD traction that makes it 0.5-1.0 second quicker to 100mph.
5 cylinder warble is lovely (I remember my Fiat Coupe 20VT)
8 cylinder burble AMG style is special too really special
OP don’t think you can go wrong TBH either way
I think you're right pal, can't go wrong either way.TTRS 234bhp/tonne
So it’s AWD traction that makes it 0.5-1.0 second quicker to 100mph.
5 cylinder warble is lovely (I remember my Fiat Coupe 20VT)
8 cylinder burble AMG style is special too really special
OP don’t think you can go wrong TBH either way
I had a passenger ride in the SLK 55 two years ago. I didn't get the chance to drive it, and all I remember is holding on for dear life while the owner let it rip. Never sat in any TT, driving an Audi 5-cylinder is on my list.
With both being performance orientated I know they won't be the comfiest cars out there... but I do wonder of SLK will more compliant on bad roads compared to the TT, I normally hear performance Audi's can have a harsh ride? - I know enough that I would not have one with Mag Ride option... it's supposed to harsh a f
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