Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | Audi A3 / S3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L V6 Diesel DOHC-4v 240 hp@3600 455 lb-ft@1600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 Diesel DOHC-4v 150 hp@3500 236 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 103.8 in | 11 in |
Length | 189.1 in | 175.4 in | 13.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 70.7 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 70.7 in | 55.7 in | 15 in |
Curb Weight | 5038 lb. | 3241 lb. | 1797 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 11.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.5 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 54.8 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 41.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.4 in | 53.0 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.1 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.2 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 23.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 |
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No more back or leg pain on long trips. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |