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Mercedes-Benz SL (2008) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2023) Specs

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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2023 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2023  
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
401 hp@6500
369 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 103.5 in -2.7 in
Length 178.5 in 176.9 in 1.6 in
Width 71.5 in 71.5 in 0 in
Height 51.0 in 56.2 in -5.2 in
Curb Weight 4455 lb. 3649 lb. 806 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 36.8 in 0.9 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 36.6 in -36.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.2 in -35.2 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 76.4 in (over 2 rows) -33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.3 ft3 10.9 ft3 -3.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 10.9 ft3 -0.7 ft3

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