2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG

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What is the main difference between A3 Convertible and SL-Class SL 65 AMG?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 Audi A3 Convertible, which is $180,950 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG. Also, the 2016 SL-Class SL 65 AMG has a more powerful engine than the 2016 A3 Convertible, and it gets 10 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the roofline of the A3 Convertible is slightly higher than the SL-Class SL 65 AMG's. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Audi A3 Convertible than in the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.8 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 6.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$36,600
$217,550
Engine
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Turbo
6.0L V-12 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
170 hp
621 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
7.4 sec
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City MPG
City MPG
24 MPG
14 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
21 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
17 MPG
Width
Width
77.2 in
82.6 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
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82.6 in
Length
Length
175.4 in
182.4 in
Height
Height
55.5 in
51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 in
101.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
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104.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.4 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
53.6 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
55.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
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Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
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Costs

2016 Audi A3 Convertible

2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,200
$4,100
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Front Left Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Side Comparison2016 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 65 AMG - Side Comparison
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