Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 (2017) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe (2021) Specs

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2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe Specifications

Model Year	2017	2021
Model	Audi A3 / S3 / RS3	Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5850 354 lb-ft@1700	turbocharged 4.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 603 hp@5750 627 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,629 mm	2,995 mm	0 mm
Length	4,313 mm	4,938 mm	0 mm
Width	1,786 mm	2,017 mm	-1 mm
Height	1,425 mm	1,783 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,820 kg	2,445 kg	-1 kg
Fuel Capacity	40 L	85 L	-45 L
Headroom, Row 1	937 mm	1,021 mm	936 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,392 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	953 mm	960 mm	-7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,344 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	899 mm	0 mm	899 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm (over 1 row)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	280 L	0.0	280 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,119 L	0.0	1 L

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

2017 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 review

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

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