Mercedes SL 2012 vs Audi A5 2011
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Audi A5 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes SL is available only with rear wheel drive, while Audi A5 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol) | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A5 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 - 585 HP | 170 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 900 NM | 320 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 5.9 seconds | 6.3 - 8.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A5. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.9 | 4.9 - 8.5 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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, if possible |
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. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`130 kg | ~ 2`220 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`727 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 369 kg | ~ 493 kg | |
| Mercedes SL load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 34 procentiem less than Audi A5. Therefore, Audi A5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 12 200 | |
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