Audi A5 2011 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 131 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes SL) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
| Audi A5 and Mercedes SL are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 381 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 79 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 369 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 20 800 | |
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