Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic & Audi S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | S3 |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | S3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 500 V8 (320 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1995 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.6 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.33 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | Euro 5 |
| CO2 emissions: | 195 g/km | |
| Power: | 320 hp | 265 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 5.6 sec |
| Torque: | 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 119.972 | CDLA, CDMA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.3 l |
| Coolant: | 15 l | 8.6 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 S tronic |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4302 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1402 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1506 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 302 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2190 kg | 2075 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1800 kg | 1415 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 7.5J x 18 |