Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz SL | Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 102.2 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 178.5 in | 175.4 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 70.2 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 51.0 in | 55.5 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4455 lb. | 3824 lb. | 631 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.7 in | 37.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 45.7 in | -45.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 31.9 in | -31.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 73.1 in (over 2 rows) | -30.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 |