Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi A3 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.7 in | 101.5 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 188.5 in | 168.7 in | 19.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 70.1 in | 56.0 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4705 lb. | 3263 lb. | 1442 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 10.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 54.3 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.9 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.8 in | 52.8 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 34.8 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |