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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2015 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2015  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class Audi A3 / S3  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
turbocharged
2.0L I4 Diesel
DOHC-4v
150 hp@3500
236 lb-ft@1750
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain RWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,873 mm 2,637 mm 0 mm
Length 4,869 mm 4,455 mm 0 mm
Width 1,854 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,466 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,792 kg 1,470 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 50 L 30 L
Headroom, Row 1 963 mm 927 mm 36 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,468 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 970 mm 917 mm 53 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,445 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 909 mm 892 mm 17 mm
Total Legroom 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume 450 L 348 L 102 L

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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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2016 Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Audi A3 / S3

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual AWD
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review
 
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