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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2006) vs. Audi A3 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Audi A3 specs.

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and 2009 Audi A3 Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Mercedes-Benz S-Class Audi A3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan, ext. 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 121.5 in 101.5 in 20 in
Length 203.1 in 168.7 in 34.4 in
Width 73.0 in 69.5 in 3.5 in
Height 57.2 in 56.0 in 1.2 in
Curb Weight 4160 lb. 3263 lb. 897 lb.
Fuel Capacity 23.0 gal. 15.0 gal. 8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.6 in 38.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.2 in 54.3 in 4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.9 in 0.0 in 59.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.9 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.3 in 52.8 in 5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.4 in 0.0 in 59.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.3 in 34.8 in 5.5 in
Total Legroom 81.6 in (over 2 rows) 76 in (over 2 rows) 5.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 15.4 ft3 13.1 ft3 2.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 15.4 ft3 54.6 ft3 -39.2 ft3

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

2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Leg room for tall passengers see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 You can adjust the "multicontour" front seats as follows: height, seat angle, back angle, seat cushion length, seat cushion side bolsters, seat back bolsters, lumbar (both vertically and how much pressure),as well as shoulder support, seat firmness,& more see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 232hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Huge, soft reclining chair see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Really like the fact that you could recline in the back seats without disturbing the front occupants. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 4dr Sedan, ext. 382-horsepower 5.5L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 My wife refers to it as a sofa on wheels, my daughter sprawls out in the cavernous back seat. I just love the way it drives. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
2007 0 All our family are over 6 foot and there is plenty of room all round. see full Mercedes-Benz S-Class review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A3

2009 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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