Car comparison

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5)

3.0 TDI

218 hp2967 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) · Facelift 2016

SLC 250d

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2016-2017

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    115 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    465 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
218hp163kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,035kg4,486lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
26.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,277km793mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,673mm184in
4,133mm163in
Width
1,846mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,371mm54in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,764mm109in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,587mm62in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
465L
180L
Max trunk volume-
285L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
54L
60L
CO2 emissions
115g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI4,000-5,000 rpm1,250-3,750 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
26.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d and AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,530 kg
3,373 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d6.6 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
1,200 km
746 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
1,277 km
793 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
218 hp
163 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (F5)3.0 TDIMercedes-BenzSLC (R172)Facelift 2016SLC 250d
Power
218 hp
163 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
465 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,673 mm
184.0 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,133 mm
162.7 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
1,200 km
746 mi
1,277 km
793 mi
CO2 score
115 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
465 L
16.4 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDIMercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (F5) 3.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLC (R172) Facelift 2016 SLC 250d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 77 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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