Mercedes SL 2008 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 517 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 830 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 337 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 510 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL consumes 6.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 975 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 750 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A5 (by 411 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 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`320 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 400 | 9600 | |
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