Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | 5.5L V8 DOHC-4v 382 hp@6000 391 lb-ft@2800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 103.5 in | 17.6 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 169.8 in | 30.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.3 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 56.1 in | 16.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5545 lb. | 3903 lb. | 1642 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 15.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 36.9 in | 3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.8 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 52.9 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.4 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 9.9 | 33.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD |
very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review |