Mercedes SL 2012 vs Audi A5 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 30 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SL and Audi A5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 79 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 369 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 15 400 | |
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