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Compare Audi A5 Convertible vs Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class

2018 Audi A5 Convertible
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$49,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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2018 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
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$48,400
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: 24 MPG
Hwy: 34 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 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
6.4 ft³

Photos

2018-2019 Audi A5 Convertible Front Three-Quarter Left Side View
2018-2019 Audi A5 Convertible Rear Three-Quarter Right Side View
2018-2019 Audi A5 Convertible Interior Seating
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2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class
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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
252 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
34.5 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
24 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
34 MPG
32 MPG

Emissions

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gallons
15.9 gallons
Cruising Range City
367.2 miles
397.5 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
71.5 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
33.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
36.3 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
46.9 in
N/A

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,990 lbs
3,296 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
7.2 ft³
6.4 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

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

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Florett Silver Metallic/Black Roof
  • Glacier White Metallic/Black Roof
  • Gotland Green Metallic/Black Roof
  • Manhattan Gray Metallic/Black Roof
  • Matador Red Metallic/Black Roof
  • Monsoon Gray Metallic/Black Roof
  • Moonlight Blue Metallic/Black Roof
  • Mythos Black Metallic/Black Roof
  • Scuba Blue Metallic/Black Roof
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Indium Grey Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Shadow Grey Magno

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
  • designo, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, MB-Tex Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black w/Red Stitching, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Silver Pearl, Leather Upholstery
  • Sahara Beige, Leather Upholstery
  • Bengal Red/Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Platinum White/Black, 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
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Optional
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Optional
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

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

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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