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Audi A3 (2011) vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2012) Specs

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2011 Audi A3 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Audi A3 Mercedes-Benz S-Class  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
103 kW@4200
320 Nm@1750
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
179 kW@3600
617 Nm@1600
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 7-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan, ext.  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,578 mm 3,165 mm -1 mm
Length 4,285 mm 5,245 mm -1 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,872 mm 0 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,525 kg 2,120 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 57 L 90 L -33 L
Headroom, Row 1 968 mm 960 mm 8 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,379 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 0 mm 1,521 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,064 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 937 mm 978 mm -41 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,341 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,509 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 884 mm 1,074 mm 883 mm
Total Legroom 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) 2,139 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 371 L 464 L -93 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,546 L 16.4 -15.4 L

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