Mercedes SL 2016 vs Audi A5 2016
| 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 149 HP more power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.2 | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1160 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | 345 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 35 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| 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: | 2`115 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`660 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 50 800 | 30 400 | |
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