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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2011) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz E-Class Audi A3 / S3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.1 in 103.8 in 9.3 in
Length 191.7 in 175.4 in 16.3 in
Width 73.0 in 70.7 in 2.3 in
Height 57.7 in 55.7 in 2 in
Curb Weight 3825 lb. 3175 lb. 650 lb.
Fuel Capacity 21.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 7.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 36.5 in 1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.8 in 54.8 in 3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 36.1 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 53.0 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.8 in 35.1 in 0.7 in
Total Legroom 77.1 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 0.8 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 12.3 ft3 3.6 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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 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 2016 Audi A3 / S3

2016 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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