Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class (2021) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class Specifications

Model Year	2017	2021
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 294 kW@5850 480 Nm@1700	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 370 kW@5500 700 Nm@2000
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,637 mm	3,396 mm	-1 mm
Length	4,455 mm	5,469 mm	-1 mm
Width	1,796 mm	1,920 mm	0 mm
Height	1,415 mm	1,509 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,630 kg	2,380 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	84 L	-34 L
Headroom, Row 1	927 mm	1,001 mm	926 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	1,514 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,059 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	917 mm	968 mm	-51 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	892 mm	1,247 mm	891 mm
Total Legroom	1,938 mm (over 2 rows)	2,306 mm (over 2 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	348 L	354 L	-6 L

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

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