Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Audi A5 Sportback (8TA, facelift 2011) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (245 Hp) quattro S tronic & Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F7, facelift 2011) 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (245 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A5 | A5 |
| Generation: | SL (R230, facelift 2008) | A5 Sportback (8TA, facelift 2011) | A5 Cabriolet (8F7, facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (245 Hp) quattro S tronic | 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel (245 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 2008 year | 2011 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2011 year | 2015 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 6.9 l/100 km | 7.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km | 5.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 61 l | 61 l |
| AdBlue tank: | 20 l | ||
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
| CO2 emissions: | 152 g/km | 155 g/km | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 245 hp | 245 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000-4500 rpm. | 4000-4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | 5.9 sec | 6.3 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 1400-3250 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.949 | CDUC, CKVB, CKVC | CDUC, CKVB, CKVC |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 2967 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.4 l | 6.4 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3 | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm | 91.4 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | 7 S tronic | 7 S tronic |
| Length: | 4562 mm | 4712 mm | 4626 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1854 mm | 1854 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2069 mm | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Height: | 1317 mm | 1391 mm | 1383 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2560 mm | 2810 mm | 2751 mm |
| Front track: | 1559 mm | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1547 mm | 1575 mm | 1577 mm |
| Front overhang: | 985 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1017 mm | 1041 mm | 1014 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 235 l | 480 l | 320 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 339 l | 980 l | 750 l |
| Front suspension: | Multi-link suspension | Multi-link suspension | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent on trapezoidal lever | Independent on trapezoidal lever | |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 2285 kg | 2400 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | 1735 kg | 1900 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 2100 kg | 2100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.04 m | 11.5 m | 11.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 80 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 255/45 R 17 | 245/40 R18 | 245/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.5 J x 17 | 8.5J x 18 | 8.5J x 18 |