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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 2,560 mm 2,629 mm 0 mm
Length 4,534 mm 4,493 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,295 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,021 kg 1,655 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 50 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 958 mm 935 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,372 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,090 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 0 mm 930 mm -930 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0 mm 1,346 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 0 mm 894 mm -894 mm
Total Legroom 1,090 mm (over 1 row) 1,941 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 207 L 309 L -102 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 289 L 10.9 278.1 L

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