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Audi S3 8V or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

2013–2020 vs 2012–2020 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Audi S3 8V2013–2020 · 12 engines · Basis, Black Edition, Vorsprung, Technology PackSpecifications →1 listing from €17,600 →
Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020 · 8 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport Package, Mille Miglia 417 EditionSpecifications →Listings →
better value
Audi S3 8V2013–20201 listing · from €17,600
Mercedes-Benz SL R2312012–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length4,254 mm–4,479 mmLength4,612 mm–4,631 mm
Width1,777 mm–1,796 mmWidth1,877 mm
Height1,388 mm–1,416 mmHeight1,303 mm–1,315 mm
Wheelbase2,595 mm–2,635 mmWheelbase2,585 mm
Ground clearance105 mm–115 mmGround clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume285 l–390 lTrunk volume241 l–364 l
Curb weight1,405 kg–1,630 kgCurb weight1,685 kg–1,950 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank75 l–80 l
Engines
Production years2013–2020Production years2012–2020
Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, ConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines12Number of engines8
Power221–228 kW (300–310 hp)Power225–463 kW (306–630 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0Displacement (l)3.0–6.0
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption6.6 l/100 km · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronicLowest consumption7.7 l/100 km · SL 400
Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 2.0 TFSI 310 S tronicBest 0–100 km/h4 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Base
Items in the base trim38 · BasisItems in the base trim41 · Base
Items in the top trim45 · Black EditionItems in the top trim44 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort12 · 11
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors—Rear Parking Sensors✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Drive Mode Selection✓Drive Mode Selection—
Keyless Entry✓Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start✓
Paddle Shifters✓Paddle Shifters—
Start-Stop System✓Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension✓Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 6
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather—Leather✓
Electric Front Seats—Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory—Driver's Seat Memory✓
Sport Seats✓Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System✓Audio System—
Touchscreen Display—Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port✓USB Port—
Navigation System—Navigation System✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor—Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor—Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights✓Daytime Running Lights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 10
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag✓Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi S3 8V or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R231 4,631 mm, Audi S3 8V 4,479 mm (a 152 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,585 vs 2,635 mm. Boot: 364 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi S3 8V or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The most frugal Audi S3 8V uses 6.6 l/100 km (2.0 TFSI 310 S tronic); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R231 7.7 l/100 km (SL 400).

Which is more powerful — Audi S3 8V or Mercedes-Benz SL R231?

The strongest Audi S3 8V makes 228 kW (310 hp) (2.0 TFSI 310); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R231 463 kW (630 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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