Audi A5 F5 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

2016–2024 vs 2021–present · Liftback/Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: A5 F5 4,757 mm, SL R232 4,705 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: A5 F5 480 l, SL R232 240 l.
Lowest consumption: A5 F5 4.4 l/100 km, SL R232 4 l/100 km.
Power: A5 F5 110–210 kW, SL R232 280–600 kW.
Standard equipment: A5 F5 33 items (Basis), SL R232 46 items (AMG Line).
On Autodrom: SL R232 from €29,350 (1 listing); no A5 F5 is listed right now.

Audi A5 F52016–2024 · 14 engines · Basis, Sport, S line, AdvancedSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2322021–present · 5 engines · AMG Line, Premium Plus, Premium, Night PackageSpecifications →1 listing from €29,350 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A5 F52016–2024no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2322021–present1 listing · from €29,350
Dimensions
Length	Length4,673 mm–4,757 mm	Length4,705 mm
Width	Width1,843 mm–1,846 mm	Width1,915 mm
Height	Height1,371 mm–1,390 mm	Height1,353 mm–1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,764 mm–2,824 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–480 l	Trunk volume213 l–240 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,495 kg–1,825 kg	Curb weight1,810 kg–2,195 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–58 l	Fuel tank65 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2016–2024	Production years2021–present
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Coupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines5
Power	Power110–210 kW (150–286 hp)	Power280–600 kW (381–816 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 150	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · SL 63 S E Performance
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.5 s · 50 TDI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h2.9 s · SL 63 S E Performance
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed317 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · AMG Line
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Basis	Items in the base trim46 · AMG Line
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · S line	Items in the top trim47 · Premium Plus
Equipment · Comfort9 · 16
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control—	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Active Power Steering	Active Power Steering—	Active Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters	Paddle Shifters—	Paddle Shifters✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System—
Heated Steering Wheel	Heated Steering Wheel—	Heated Steering Wheel✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension—	Adaptive suspension✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 7
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Front Seats Memory	Front Seats Memory—	Front Seats Memory✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting—	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 6
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging—	Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety12 · 11
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—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition—	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€29,350

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A5 F5 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

Length: Audi A5 F5 4,757 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R232 4,705 mm (a 52 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,824 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 480 vs 240 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A5 F5 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

The most frugal Audi A5 F5 uses 4.4 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 150); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R232 4 l/100 km (SL 63 S E Performance).

Which is more powerful — Audi A5 F5 or Mercedes-Benz SL R232?

The strongest Audi A5 F5 makes 210 kW (286 hp) (50 TDI quattro); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R232 600 kW (816 hp) (SL 63 S E Performance).

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