Audi A3 (2012) vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2009) Specs

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2012 Audi A3 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Audi A3	Mercedes-Benz R-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
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	7-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	126.6 in	-25.1 in
Length	168.7 in	203.0 in	-34.3 in
Width	69.5 in	75.7 in	-6.2 in
Height	56.0 in	65.4 in	-9.4 in
Curb Weight	3362 lb.	4939 lb.	-1577 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.0 gal.	25.1 gal.	-10.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.1 in	39.8 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.3 in	60.3 in	-6 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.8 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	40.4 in	-3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	59.6 in	-6.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.8 in	36.2 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.2 in	-37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	108.4 in (over 3 rows)	-32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.1 ft³	15.3 ft³	-2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.1	42.2 ft³	-29.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	54.6 ft³	85.0 ft³	-30.4 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Audi A3.

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review

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