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Mercedes-Benz R-Class (2008) vs. Audi A3 / S3 (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 specs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and 2016 Audi A3 / S3 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2016  
Model Mercedes-Benz R-Class Audi A3 / S3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 126.6 in 103.5 in 23.1 in
Length 203.0 in 169.8 in 33.2 in
Width 75.7 in 70.3 in 5.4 in
Height 65.4 in 56.1 in 9.3 in
Curb Weight 4829 lb. 3616 lb. 1213 lb.
Fuel Capacity 25.1 gal. 10.6 gal. 14.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 36.9 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 60.3 in 54.8 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 39.8 in 41.2 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.4 in 37.5 in 2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 52.9 in 6.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.2 in 35.4 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.8 in 0.0 in 52.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 0.0 in 32.4 in
Total Legroom 108.4 in (over 3 rows) 76.6 in (over 2 rows) 31.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.3 ft3 9.9 ft3 5.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.2 ft3 9.9 32.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 85.0 ft3 39.5 ft3 45.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seats are big enough and comfortable enough for an adult. 2nd row seats are the best captain chairs I have ever sat in in a car. Glass roof gives additional room appearance. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Great front view, comfortable seats. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There is excellent legroom in the middle and rear seats. All four recline. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Outstanding room in the second row- tons of leg room. Very comfortable see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-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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