Compare 2014 Audi A4 vs 2014 BMW 3-Series vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2014 Audi A4
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2014 BMW 3-Series
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 20 29 $33,388 $35,900
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 29 $33,388 $35,900
A4 4-Door Sedan Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 20 29 $33,388 $35,900
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 24 32 $31,434 $33,800
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 24 32 $31,434 $33,800
A4 4-Door Sedan CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige 24 32 $31,434 $33,800
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 32 $32,272 $34,700
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 32 $32,272 $34,700
A4 4-Door Sedan Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 22 32 $32,272 $34,700
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 17 26 $44,734 $48,100
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 17 26 $44,734 $48,100
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $46,037 $49,500
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $46,037 $49,500
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium 20 27 $37,852 $40,700
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus 20 27 $37,852 $40,700
allroad 4-Door Wgn Prestige 20 27 $37,852 $40,700
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4-Door Sedan 320i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD 24 36 $30,130 $32,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa 24 36 $30,130 $32,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD 23 35 $31,970 $34,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD South Africa 23 35 $31,970 $34,750
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d RWD 32 45 $35,510 $38,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d xDrive AWD 31 43 $37,350 $40,600
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD 23 35 $34,315 $37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV 23 35 $34,315 $37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa 23 35 $34,315 $37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV 23 35 $34,315 $37,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD 22 33 $36,155 $39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 22 33 $36,155 $39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa 22 33 $36,155 $39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa 22 33 $36,155 $39,300
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD 22 32 $39,930 $43,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa 22 32 $39,930 $43,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD 20 30 $41,770 $45,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa 20 30 $41,770 $45,400
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3 25 33 $45,910 $49,900
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328d xDrive AWD 31 43 $39,515 $42,950
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i xDrive AWD 22 33 $38,135 $41,450
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 328i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 22 33 $38,135 $41,450
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 335i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 20 30 $43,100 $46,850
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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD 22 31 $35,526 $38,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC 19 27 $42,641 $45,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD 20 28 $40,781 $43,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD 13 19 $58,358 $62,750
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD 22 31 $33,713 $36,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD 22 31 $33,294 $35,800
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC 20 27 $37,061 $39,850
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC 20 27 $36,642 $39,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD 20 29 $39,153 $42,100
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD 13 19 $56,033 $60,250
Pricing
Invoice Price
$33,388
$30,130
$35,526
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$35,900
$32,750
$38,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$598 / month
$546 / month
$637 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.4
8.4
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
With its perky, composed all-wheel-drive performance, the 2014 Audi Allroad isn't just the family pick of the A4 lineup; it's a better-driving alternative to taller crossovers. The 2014 BMW 3-Series retains its sporting heritage, but has grown to become a high-tech, spacious, comfortable, and safe range of vehicles. For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 36 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42 41.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.7 35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.1 50.3
Front Head Room (in)
38 40.3 37
Passenger Volume (ft³)
91 - 81
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 55.1 54
Second Leg Room (in)
35.2 35.1 33
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.1 61.9 61.1
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 110.6 108.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.9 71.3 69.7
Track Width, Front (in)
61.6 60.3 61
Length, Overall (in)
185.1 182.5 180.7
Height, Overall (in)
56.2 56.3 54.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 13 11.7
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.3 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1 15.8 17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7 37.1 35.6
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P225/50VR17 P245/40HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
HM1 NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P225/50VR17 P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
HM1 NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3693 3295 3538
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 7.5 17 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 7.5 17 X 8.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 170 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 900 -
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 200 @ 1250 229 @ 2000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 180 @ 5000 201 @ 5500
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 24 22 (Est)
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 28 25 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 36 31 (Est)
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.29 3.42
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.14 2.86
Trans Order Code
NA 205 NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.84 0.73
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.67 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.71 4.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.85 3.15 3.07
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.11 1.92
Trans Type
8 8 7
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67 -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.29 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Summary
Body Style
quattro Sedan Sedan Coupe
Vehicle Name
Audi A4 BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 (Est) 6.4 (Est) 7.3 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 6.0 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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