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2024 Audi RS3 2.5 TFSI
2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35 4MATIC Coupe
$62,300 Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9 / 10
$49,500 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model RS3 Sub-Model AMG CLA 35
Make Audi Make Mercedes-Benz
Model A3 Model CLA-Class
Model Year 2024 Audi RS3 Model Year 2023 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35
Year 2024 Year 2023
MSRP $62,300 MSRP $49,500
Engine 2.5L Turbo Inline-5 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Transmission 7-Speed Automatic Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 401 hp Horsepower 302 hp
Torque 369 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm Torque 295 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
City 19 MPG City 21 MPG
Highway 29 MPG Highway 29 MPG
Combined 23 MPG Combined 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 13.5 gallons
Cruising Range City 275.5 miles Cruising Range City 283.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway 420.5 miles Cruising Range Highway 391.5 miles
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 39.4 ft Turning Diameter N/A
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Optional Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Standard Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Standard
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Not Available
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Optional Premium Sound System Optional
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Standard Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Standard WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,638 lbs Curb Weight 3,505 lbs
Wheelbase 103.6 in Wheelbase 107.4 in
Front Wheel Size 19" x 8" Front Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size 19" x 9" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8"
Front Tire P265/30YR19 Front Tire P235/40HR18
Rear Tire P245/35YR19 Rear Tire P235/40HR18
Front Width 62.7 in Front Width 63.4 in
Max Width 72.9 in Max Width 72.2 in
Height 55.6 in Height 55.3 in
Length 178.8 in Length 184.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 36.5 in Front Seat Headroom 38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.1 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.1 in Rear Seat Headroom 35.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 35.1 in Rear Seat Leg Room 33.9 in
Trunk Volume 11.3 ft³ Trunk Volume 11.6 ft³