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Compare Audi A5 Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Audi A5 Convertible
2019 Audi A5 Convertible
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$51,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
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$49,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.1
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gallons
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Trunk Volume
7.2 ft³
Trunk Volume
6.5 ft³

Photos

Audi A5 Convertible
2018-2019 Audi A5 Convertible Side Profile Roof Closing
2018-2019 Audi A5 Convertible Driver Area
18
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Rear View Driving
2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Front Seats
32
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5000 rpm
241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.7 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
17" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-Link
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/40HR18
P225/45YR17
Rear Tire
P245/40HR18
P245/40YR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
27 MPG
City
23 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.5 Tons/yr
6.6 (2019) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
351.9 miles
365.7 miles
Cruising Range Highway
520.2 miles
508.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184 in
162.8 in
Height
54.4 in
51.3 in
Max Width
72.7 in
71.2 in
Front Width
62.5 in
61.4 in
Rear Width
61.7 in
61.6 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
95.7 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
4.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
4 seater
2 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
42.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
38 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.3 in
52.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
36.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
46.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,990 lbs
3,384 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
7.2 ft³
6.5 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Brilliant Black/Black Roof
  • Ibis White/Black Roof
  • Monsoon Gray/Black Roof
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Florett Silver Metallic/Black Roof
  • Glacier White Metallic/Black Roof
  • Manhattan Gray Metallic/Black Roof
  • Matador Red Metallic/Black Roof
  • Mythos Black Metallic/Black Roof
  • Navarra Blue Metallic/Black Roof
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Graphite Grey Metallic
  • Indium Grey Metallic, Delayed availability.
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Patagonia Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Shadow Grey Magno, Limited production capacity.

Standard Interior Materials

  • Atlas Beige, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Nougat Brown, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Rock Gray, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Black, MB-Tex Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black w/Red Stitching, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Bengal Red/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Macchiato Beige, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown, Nappa Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Optional
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Optional
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Optional
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Optional
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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