Audi A4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

2004–2008 vs 2001–2011 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: A4 B7 4,601 mm, SL R230 4,580 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: A4 B7 460 l, SL R230 317 l.
Lowest consumption: A4 B7 5.6 l/100 km, SL R230 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: A4 B7 75–188 kW, SL R230 170–450 kW.
Standard equipment: A4 B7 25 items (Attraction), SL R230 35 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi A4 B72004–2008 · 14 engines · Attraction, Ambiente, S line, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011 · 10 engines · Base, Sport Package, Edition 50, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A4 B72004–2008no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,573 mm–4,601 mm	Length4,535 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,778 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,827 mm
Height	Height1,391 mm–1,451 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,317 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,655 mm	Wheelbase2,560 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume315 l–460 l	Trunk volume235 l–317 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,350 kg–1,755 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–2,035 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank66 l–70 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2008	Production years2001–2011
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power75–188 kW (102–256 hp)	Power170–450 kW (231–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.1	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · SL 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 FSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsAttraction · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim25 · Attraction	Items in the base trim35 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · S line	Items in the top trim42 · Sport Package
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors—	Power Folding Mirrors✓
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory—	Mirror Memory✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

Length: Audi A4 B7 4,601 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R230 4,580 mm (a 21 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,655 vs 2,560 mm. Boot: 460 vs 317 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The most frugal Audi A4 B7 uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R230 9.5 l/100 km (SL 300).

Which is more powerful — Audi A4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The strongest Audi A4 B7 makes 188 kW (256 hp) (3.2 FSI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R230 450 kW (612 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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