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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2009 Audi A3 specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class Audi A3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 101.5 in 11.7 in
Length 192.7 in 168.7 in 24 in
Width 73.0 in 69.5 in 3.5 in
Height 58.9 in 56.0 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 4059 lb. 3263 lb. 796 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 15.0 gal. 6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 38.1 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 54.3 in 3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.9 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.8 in 52.8 in 4 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.0 in 34.8 in 1.2 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 1.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 20.5 ft3 13.1 ft3 7.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 69.0 ft3 54.6 ft3 14.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 302-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great comfort. Low dash makes seeing out good for my short wife. see full Mercedes-Benz E-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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