Audi S5 vs Mercedes-Benz SLC (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,180
- S5: 108 hp more, 0.8 cu ft more cargo.
- SLC: $1,180 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- S5 wins 5 of 9 measures.
| Measure | S5 | SLC | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,895 | $51,715 | SLC |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 241 hp | S5 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | S5 |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg | 27 mpg | SLC |
| Cargo, max | 10.9 cu ft | 10.1 cu ft | S5 |
| Cargo, seats up | 10.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 32.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | SLC |
| Length | 184.9 in | 162.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.7 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,605 lb to 4,233 lb | 3,384 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | S5 |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.4 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 5.8 s tested | S5 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| S5 Premium AWD $51,900 | SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | $1,950 |
| SLC 300 RWD $49,950 | S5 Premium AWD $51,900 | $1,950 |
Cost to run
SLC costs $2,664 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | S5 | SLC |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $52,895 | $51,715 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,670 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,017 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $62,912 | $60,248 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S5 wins.
SLC wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | SLC | 2% |
| MPG | SLC | 15% |
| Power | S5 | 31% |
| Space | S5 | 7% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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