Mercedes SL 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 - 6.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 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: | 367 - 630 HP | 190 - 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 - 1000 NM | 370 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 - 4.9 seconds | 6.3 - 8.3 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): | 7.7 - 11.9 | 4.5 - 6.3 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 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: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 4 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | 380 litres | |
| Mercedes SL has 16 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 124 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 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 (kg): | ~ 2`170 | ~ 2`248 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 30 400 | |
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