Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (2023) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL Specifications

Model Year	2017	2023
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 469 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@2250
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Convertible	2dr Convertible
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.2 in	106.3 in	-4.1 in
Length	175.4 in	185.2 in	-9.8 in
Width	70.2 in	75.4 in	-5.2 in
Height	55.5 in	53.5 in	2 in
Curb Weight	3824 lb.	4319 lb.	-495 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	0.0 in	37.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	0.0 in	54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	0.0 in	41.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	45.7 in	0.0 in	45.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.9 in	0.0 in	31.9 in
Total Legroom	73.1 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	73.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	7.1 ft³	7.5 ft³	-0.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	9.9 ft³	7.5 ft³	2.4 ft³

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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL.

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