Mercedes-Benz GLC (2017) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year	2017	2016
Model	Mercedes-Benz GLC	Audi A3 / S3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 362 hp@5500 384 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	9-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.1 in	103.5 in	9.6 in
Length	183.3 in	169.8 in	13.5 in
Width	74.4 in	70.3 in	4.1 in
Height	64.5 in	56.1 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	3903 lb.	242 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	10.6 gal.	6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.8 in	36.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.3 in	54.8 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	41.2 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	37.5 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.9 in	3.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.3 in	35.4 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	1.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	20.5 ft³	9.9 ft³	10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	56.5 ft³	39.5 ft³	17 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC.

2016 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

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