2013 Cadillac ATS vs. Its Competition

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Oct 21, 2012

The 2013 Cadillac ATS is GM's best effort yet at pitching a fastball right at the most densely populated part of the luxury-car market.

The other contestants in that niche include perennial best-sellers like the Audi A4.

Refreshed for 2013, the A4 has an eight-speed automatic available for its classy turbo-four engine; Audi Connect turns the sedan into a rolling wireless hotspot, and Google Earth mapping bleeds cutting-edge coolness all over its displays.

The BMW 3-Series sedan was new last year too; it's a bit bigger, again, and though some of its interior pieces feel less than inspiring and its shape isn't changed much, its driveline and handling are brilliant, as usual.

The Infiniti G37 is nearing the end of its life cycle; it's still a viable alternative to the BMW if you're on a slightly smaller budget.

It has a fairly large back seat and crisp handling, too.

Finally, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class added turbo-four power last year and updated its infotainment offerings.

It's still a conservatively styled piece, but it's friskier than ever, with steering that's nearing the BMW level of enthusiasm.

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8.8 With unerring focus on handling, Cadillac finally has the 3-Series' number with the 2013 ATS.	8.2 Magnificent design and technology sets the Audi A4 apart, but it's not quite as sporty as its BMW and Cadillac competition.	8.2 For those who are image-conscious yet value-conscious, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class sedans and coupes make a lot of sense.	8.4 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.	7.8 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.
MSRP From
$33,095	$32,500	$35,350	$34,900	$36,900
Gas Mileage
18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Turbocharged Gas I4	Gas V6
EPA Class
Compact	Compact Cars	Compact	Compact Cars	Midsize Cars
Style Name
4dr Sedan 2.5L RWD	4dr Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium	4dr Sedan C250 Sport RWD	4dr Sedan 328i RWD	4dr Journey RWD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5
Passenger Doors
4	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Sedan	Sedan	4 Door Sedan	Sedan	4 Door Sedan
Transmission
Automatic	Continuously Variable Ratio	Automatic	Manual	Automatic w/OD