2017 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between S5 Convertible and SL-Class?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $25,850 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a higher starting price than the 2017 Audi S5 Convertible. Also, the 2017 SL-Class pulls more horsepower than the 2017 S5 Convertible. In addition, the S5 Convertible has a slightly taller body than the SL-Class. And finally, the Audi S5 Convertible seats two more passengers than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, fuel economy, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Sup Charg, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$61,100
$86,950
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Supercharged
3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
333 hp
362 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
5.3 sec
4.9 sec
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
26 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
79.5 in
82.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.0 in
73.9 in
Length
Length
182.7 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
54.2 in
51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.3 in
101.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
92.6 ft2
93.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
53.6 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.3 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
46.8 in
-

Costs

2017 Audi S5 Convertible

2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300
$3,050 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$589 (2017 Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0 TFSI)
$729 (2017 Mercedes-Benz SL SL 450 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$28,503
$34,293 - $34,743
2017 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Front Left Comparison2017 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Front Left Comparison
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2017 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Side Comparison2017 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Side Comparison
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