Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2012) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2023) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2023
Model	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
Engine	6.2L V8 DOHC-4v 451 hp@6800 443 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 401 hp@6500 369 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	7-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.7 in	103.5 in	5.2 in
Length	180.7 in	176.9 in	3.8 in
Width	69.7 in	71.5 in	-1.8 in
Height	56.3 in	56.2 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3924 lb.	3649 lb.	275 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	36.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	54.8 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	0.0 in	52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	41.2 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	36.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	53.0 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.4 in	35.2 in	-1.8 in
Total Legroom	75.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.3 in
Cargo Volume	12.4 ft³	10.9 ft³	1.5 ft³

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