Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA (2021) Specs

vs.

◆

2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA Specifications

Model Year	2015	2021
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Mercedes-Benz CLA
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5800 295 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	107.4 in	-3.6 in
Length	175.4 in	184.6 in	-9.2 in
Width	70.7 in	72.0 in	-1.3 in
Height	55.7 in	56.7 in	-1 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	3505 lb.	-43 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.5 gal.	-0.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	38.5 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	55.1 in	-0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.8 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	54.0 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	33.9 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	75.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	11.6 ft³	0.7 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Convertibles, and Sedans.

See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.