Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Audi A3 / S3 | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 215 hp@3800 398 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 121.1 in | -17.3 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 200.3 in | -24.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 75.6 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 72.4 in | -16.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3241 lb. | 5296 lb. | -2055 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.5 in | 40.1 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 58.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.6 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 58.9 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 39.5 in | -4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.5 in | -50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 113.8 in (over 3 rows) | -37.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.3 | 43.8 ft3 | -31.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -71 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 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |