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Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz M-Class Audi A3 / S3  
Engine 5.0L V8
OHC-3v
302 hp@5600
339 lb-ft@2700
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
292 hp@5400
280 lb-ft@1900
 
Transmission 7-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 114.7 in 103.5 in 11.2 in
Length 188.5 in 169.8 in 18.7 in
Width 75.2 in 70.3 in 4.9 in
Height 69.8 in 56.1 in 13.7 in
Curb Weight 4743 lb. 3903 lb. 840 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 10.6 gal. 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 36.9 in 3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.9 in 54.8 in 5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 37.5 in 2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.8 in 52.9 in 6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.0 in 35.4 in 4.6 in
Total Legroom 82.2 in (over 2 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 29.4 ft3 9.9 ft3 19.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 72.4 ft3 39.5 ft3 32.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Can drive this vehicle all day long and not be tired. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats with warmers are great see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 5.0L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Space is limited for adults in the back espically if the front passenger is tall. Seats are not bucket like the front so if driver takes a hard turn you go flying. see full Mercedes-Benz M-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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