Comparison Audi S3 (8P, facelift 2008) 2.0 TFSI (256 Hp) quattro S tronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W221) S 550 (388 Hp) & Audi A3 Sportback (8V) 1.2 TFSI (105 Hp)
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| Brand: | Audi | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | S3 | S-class | A3 |
| Generation: | S3 (8P, facelift 2008) | S-class Long (W221) | A3 Sportback (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TFSI (256 Hp) quattro S tronic | S 550 (388 Hp) | 1.2 TFSI (105 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2010 year | 2005 year | 2014 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 2010 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km | 6.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km | 4.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km | 12 l/100 km | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 60 l | 90 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 193 g/km | 114 g/km | |
| Power: | 256 hp | 388 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | 193 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.7 sec | 5.4 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. | 530 Nm/2800 rpm. | 175 Nm/1400-4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CDLC | ||
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 5461 cm3 | 1197 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.6 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.8 | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.8 mm | 90.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.5 mm | 98 mm | 71 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 S tronic | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4230 mm | 5206 mm | 4310 mm |
| Width: | 1765 mm | 1871 mm | 1786 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1966 mm | ||
| Height: | 1399 mm | 1473 mm | 1426 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2578 mm | 3165 mm | 2636 mm |
| Front track: | 1522 mm | 1600 mm | 1536 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1506 mm | 1606 mm | 1506 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 805 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 281 l | 560 l | 380 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1011 l | 1220 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Pneumatic elastic element | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Pneumatic elastic element | Semi-independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2035 kg | 2565 kg | 1740 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1475 kg | 1985 kg | 1180 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | 75 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.9 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 620 kg | ||
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/40 R18 | 235/55 R17 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 18 | 8Jx17 | 6.5J x 16 |