Mercedes-Benz SL 500 R231 vs Audi RS5 Cabriolet
| Category | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 4.6 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 450 / 444 | 435 / 429 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 430 / 317 | 700 / 516 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1951 / 4301 | 1817 / 4006 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 231 / 227 | 239 / 236 |
| Average price | €102,000 | €134,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.00 | 1:15.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.5 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.4 s | 14.1 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.1 s @ 93.8 mph | 8.8 s @ 97.6 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 115.6 mph | 13.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.5 s | 3.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 5.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 8.4 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 9.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 12.7 s | 10.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 17.5 s | 13.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.5 s | 10.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.69 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) | 66.3 kph (41.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 14.0 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK) | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (487 ft) | 151 m (494 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Audi RS5 Cabriolet | SL 500 R231 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 1473 | 2012 |
| Total | 1571 | 2112 |
Verdict
SL 500 R231 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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