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2010 Audi A3 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 140 hp@4200 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 210 hp@3800 400 lb-ft@1600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 113.2 in | -11.7 in |
| Length | 168.7 in | 192.7 in | -24 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.0 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 58.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 4293 lb. | -931 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.3 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 56.8 in | -4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 36.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 57.4 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Audi A3
| 2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review |
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