Mercedes SL 2012 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 131 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 14 600 | |
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