Audi S4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

2005–2008 vs 2001–2011 · Sedan/Wagon/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Boot: S4 B7 460 l, SL R230 317 l.
Lowest consumption: S4 B7 11.8 l/100 km, SL R230 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: S4 B7 253 kW, SL R230 170–450 kW.
Standard equipment: S4 B7 38 items (Basis), SL R230 35 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Audi S4 B72005–2008 · 6 engines · Basis, S line plus, Sportpaket plus, 25quattroSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Audi S4 B72005–2008no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm–4,586 mm	Length4,535 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,772 mm–1,780 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,827 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,317 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,648 mm–2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,560 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume246 l–460 l	Trunk volume235 l–317 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,660 kg–1,855 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–2,035 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l–70 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2008	Production years2001–2011
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines10
Power	Power253 kW (344 hp)	Power170–450 kW (231–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.2	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.8 l/100 km · 4.2 V8	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · SL 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 4.2 V8	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Basis	Items in the base trim35 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · S line plus	Items in the top trim42 · Sport Package
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
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✓
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✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
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✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 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-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

Length: Audi S4 B7 4,586 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R230 4,580 mm (a 6 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,650 vs 2,560 mm. Boot: 460 vs 317 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The most frugal Audi S4 B7 uses 11.8 l/100 km (4.2 V8); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R230 9.5 l/100 km (SL 300).

Which is more powerful — Audi S4 B7 or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The strongest Audi S4 B7 makes 253 kW (344 hp) (4.2 V8); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R230 450 kW (612 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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