2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 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, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $26,850 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has a higher starting price than the 2018 Audi S5 Convertible. Also, the 2019 SL-Class has a more powerful engine than the 2018 S5 Convertible, and it gets 1.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the S5 Convertible is slightly taller 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, and ground shadow size.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$62,300
$89,150
Engine
Engine
3.0L V-6 Turbo
3.0 L/183
Horsepower
Horsepower
354 hp
362 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.4 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
28 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
23 MPG
Width
Width
79.9 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
72.7 in
73.9 in
Length
Length
184.7 in
182.3 in
Height
Height
53.9 in
51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
108.8 in
101.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
93.2 ft2
93.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.0 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.3 in
42.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.1 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
32.7 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
50.7 in
-

Costs

2018 Audi S5 Convertible

2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
$3,050 - $3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$629 (2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus)
$919 (2019 Mercedes-Benz SL SL 450 Roadster)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
$4,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$29,693
$41,133 - $41,583
2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Front Left Comparison2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Front Left Comparison
2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Rear Right Comparison2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Dashboard Comparison2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Side Comparison2018 Audi S5 Convertible vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Side Comparison
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