Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC (2018) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC Specifications

Model Year	2015	2018
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Mercedes-Benz GLC
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	113.1 in	-9.3 in
Length	175.4 in	183.3 in	-7.9 in
Width	70.7 in	74.4 in	-3.7 in
Height	55.7 in	64.5 in	-8.8 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4145 lb.	-683 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	-4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	37.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	57.3 in	-2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.8 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	38.5 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	56.5 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	37.3 in	-2.2 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	20.5 ft³	-8.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	56.5 ft³	-44.2 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

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