Compare Audi A5 Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

2.0L 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: 31 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

9.3 ft³

Trunk Volume

6.5 ft³

2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Rear View Driving

2017-2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Front Seats

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Hybrid

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

261 hp @ 6300 rpm

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

Torque

273 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm

273 lb-ft @ 1300 rpm

Transmission

7-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,045 lbs

3,384 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

26 MPG

27 MPG

City

23 MPG

Highway

31 MPG

32 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7 (2021) 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

474.3 miles

508.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

184.9 in

162.8 in

Height

54.5 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

108.8 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

38.3 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

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

9.3 ft³

6.5 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.7 ft

36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

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

Tires

Front Tire

P245/40HR18

P225/45YR17

Rear Tire

P245/40HR18

P245/40YR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Brilliant Black/Black Roof
District Green Metallic/Black Roof
Florett Silver Metallic/Black Roof
Glacier White Metallic/Black Roof
Ibis White/Black Roof
Manhattan Gray Metallic/Black Roof
Mythos Black Metallic/Black Roof
Navarra Blue Metallic/Black Roof
Tango Red Metallic/Black Roof

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

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
Okapi 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

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Not Available

Optional

Premium Sound System

Standard

Optional

Satellite Radio

Standard

Optional

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Standard

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Optional

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Optional

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Not Available

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Optional

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Not Available

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Standard

Optional

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Not Available

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 80,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Compare Audi A5 Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary