Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
Engine | 3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 184 kW@6300 320 Nm@2800 |
5.0L V8 OHC-3v 225 kW@5600 460 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,788 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,773 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,660 kg | 2,151 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 95 L | -38 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,013 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 1,011 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 1,016 mm | 883 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 833 L | -462 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 2,050 L | -1 L |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |