2012 Audi A4 vs. Its Competition
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The A4 sedan remains embroiled in a longstanding rivalry with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series.
The C-Class gets some extensive changes for 2012, including a new base turbocharged four-cylinder engine, in the C250, so it's now pretty much up to snuff with the A4's more fuel-efficient sensibilities.
The BMW 3-Series is still the most popular with the traditional crowd of driving enthusiasts, though the latest 3-Series has become heavier and quite a bit more expensive; its turbocharged inline-six offers brilliant power, however.
The Infiniti G37 is an interesting alternative, sporting BMW-like handling and matching it with Japanese design flair; but the G can feel a bit coarser with respect to road noise and powertrain refinement.
The Cadillac CTS is perhaps GM's best effort yet, with remarkable handling and top-notch entertainment and trims.
And the Acura TL is worth considering, too, for its somewhat roomier backseat, composed ride, and surprisingly good handling, especially in all-wheel-drive versions.
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The 2012 Audi A4 provides an engaging driving experience, impressive in-cabin technology, and surprisingly great fuel efficiency—making it a good everyday driver among premium sedans. | The 2012 Acura TL is a surprisingly well-rounded luxury sedan, with a host of advanced tech features, and in top SH-AWD trim morphs into a complete and compelling sport sedan. | The 2012 BMW 3-Series delivers the class-leading sport-sedan performance and handling enthusiasts have come to expect, yet it makes substantial improvements in fuel-efficiency, active safety, and connectivity. | It has a styling leg up, and the 2012 Cadillac CTS backs up its looks with good dynamics, good build quality and a competitive set of body styles and options. | Forget that the 2012 Infiniti G Sedans are somewhat practical four-door designs; they can provide all the sensory thrills and dynamic satisfaction of full-fledged sports cars. | With a new base four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes even more sense for value-conscious (yet image-conscious) luxury shoppers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,500 | $35,705 | $34,900 | $35,915 | $36,900 | $34,800 |
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| 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
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| Compact Cars | Mid-Size | Compact Cars | Mid-Size | Midsize Cars | Compact |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4dr Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige | 4dr Sedan Auto 2WD | 4dr Sedan 328i RWD | 4dr Sedan 3.0L RWD | 4dr Journey RWD | 4dr Sedan C250 Sport RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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