| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Audi Q3 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 102.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 172.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 62.6 in | -6.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3428 lb. | 3494 lb. | -66 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 37.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 40.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.4 in | 31.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 71.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 48.2 ft3 | -35.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Audi Q3.