Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) & Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7, facelift 2011) 2.0 TFSI (225 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A5 |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | A5 Cabriolet (8F7, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) | 2.0 TFSI (225 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 148 g/km | |
| Power: | 180 hp | 225 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4500-6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 7.4 sec |
| Torque: | 250 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 1500-4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 | CNCD |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4626 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | |
| Height: | 1305 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1590 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1577 mm |
| Front overhang: | 861 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1014 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 320 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 750 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 2130 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 1630 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1700 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7.5J x 17 |