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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 2,873 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,869 mm 4,455 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,836 kg 1,630 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 50 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 963 mm 927 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 917 mm 53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 892 mm 17 mm
Total Legroom 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 348 L 102 L

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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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