Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz S-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 Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 103.8 in | 20.8 in |
Length | 206.5 in | 175.4 in | 31.1 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 70.7 in | 3 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 55.7 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4674 lb. | 3241 lb. | 1433 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 36.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.8 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.0 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 42.3 in | 35.1 in | 7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 84.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 7.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |