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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2012) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2018 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class Audi A3 / S3 / RS3  
Engine turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@5250
516 lb-ft@1700
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
400 hp@5850
354 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.1 in 103.8 in 9.3 in
Length 191.7 in 175.4 in 16.3 in
Width 73.0 in 70.7 in 2.3 in
Height 57.7 in 55.7 in 2 in
Curb Weight 4048 lb. 3593 lb. 455 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 36.5 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 54.8 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 36.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 53.0 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.1 in 0.7 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 12.3 ft3 3.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

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