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Mercedes-Benz SL (2012) vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2020) Specs

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2020 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2020  
Model Mercedes-Benz SL Audi A3 / S3 / RS3  
Engine 6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
518 hp@6800
465 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
394 hp@5850
354 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 7-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 100.8 in 103.8 in -3 in
Length 180.4 in 175.4 in 5 in
Width 71.5 in 70.7 in 0.8 in
Height 51.1 in 55.7 in -4.6 in
Curb Weight 4274 lb. 3593 lb. 681 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.7 in 36.5 in 1.2 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 36.1 in -36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.0 in -53 in
Legroom, Row 2 0.0 in 35.1 in -35.1 in
Total Legroom 42.9 in (over 1 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) -33.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 7.2 ft3 12.3 ft3 -5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 10.2 ft3 12.3 ft3 -2.1 ft3

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