Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS (2019) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Specifications

Model Year	2015	2019
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Mercedes-Benz CLS
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	twincharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 369 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	115.7 in	-11.9 in
Length	175.4 in	199.1 in	-23.7 in
Width	70.7 in	74.4 in	-3.7 in
Height	55.7 in	55.3 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4255 lb.	-793 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	21.1 gal.	-7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	36.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.8 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	35.9 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.5 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	35.0 in	0.1 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	76.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.3 ft³	11.9 ft³	0.4 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 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

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