Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz M-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 398 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 114.7 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 168.7 in | 188.5 in | -19.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 70.1 in | -14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3362 lb. | 4817 lb. | -1455 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.9 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.9 in | -55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.2 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 39.8 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.8 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 40.0 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.6 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -17.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class.