Mercedes SL 2012 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 90 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 20 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
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`110 kg | 2`345 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 380 kg | 425 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 12 800 | |
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