Compare 2016 Audi A4 vs 2016 BMW 3-Series vs 2016 Cadillac ATS

2016 Audi A4
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2016 BMW 3-Series
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2016 Cadillac ATS
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Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A4 Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 21 30 $35,340 $38,000
A4 Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 21 30 $35,340 $38,000
A4 CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 24 31 $33,388 $35,900
A4 CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 24 31 $33,388 $35,900
A4 Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 32 $34,410 $37,000
A4 Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 32 $34,410 $37,000
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Premium Plus 17 26 $45,756 $49,200
S4 4-Door Sedan Manual Prestige 17 26 $45,756 $49,200
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Premium Plus 18 28 $46,686 $50,200
S4 4-Door Sedan S Tronic Prestige 18 28 $46,686 $50,200
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium 21 28 $39,712 $42,700
allroad 4-Door Wgn Premium Plus 21 28 $39,712 $42,700
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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 $31,000 $33,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa 24 36 $31,000 $33,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD 23 35 $32,840 $35,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD South Africa 23 35 $32,840 $35,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d RWD 32 42 $37,160 $39,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328d xDrive AWD 30 40 $39,000 $41,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD 22 34 $35,780 $38,350
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV 23 35 $35,780 $38,350
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV 23 35 $35,780 $38,350
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 22 34 $37,620 $40,350
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa 22 34 $37,620 $40,350
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 330e Plug-In Hybrid RWD 28 36 $40,705 $43,700
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 340i RWD 22 33 $42,635 $45,800
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 340i RWD South Africa 22 33 $42,635 $45,800
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 340i xDrive AWD 22 33 $44,475 $47,800
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 340i xDrive AWD South Africa 22 33 $44,475 $47,800
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328d xDrive AWD 30 40 $41,120 $44,150
3 Series 4-Door Sports Wgn 328i xDrive AWD 22 34 $39,740 $42,650
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 328i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD SULEV 22 34 $40,060 $43,000
3 Series Gran Turismo 5-Door 335i xDrive Gran Turismo AWD 20 30 $45,765 $49,200
M3 4-Door Sedan 17 26 $58,920 $63,500
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2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury Collection AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury Collection AWD 22 30 $41,848 $44,520
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury Collection RWD 22 31 $39,404 $41,920
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Performance Collection AWD 22 30 $44,361 $47,445
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Performance Collection RWD 22 31 $42,491 $45,445
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Premium Collection AWD 22 30 $45,548 $48,715
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Premium Collection RWD 22 31 $44,510 $47,605
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Standard AWD 22 30 $38,220 $40,445
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Standard RWD 22 31 $35,905 $37,995
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Luxury Collection AWD 19 28 $44,885 $47,750
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD 20 30 $42,441 $45,150
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Performance Collection AWD 19 28 $47,381 $50,675
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Performance Collection RWD 20 30 $45,511 $48,675
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Collection AWD 19 28 $48,568 $51,945
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Collection RWD 20 30 $47,530 $50,835
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury Collection AWD 22 30 $38,859 $41,340
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury Collection RWD 22 31 $36,979 $39,340
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Performance Collection AWD 22 30 $42,219 $45,155
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Performance Collection RWD 22 31 $40,349 $43,155
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Premium Collection AWD 22 30 $44,141 $47,210
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Premium Collection RWD 22 31 $43,112 $46,110
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Standard AWD 22 30 $35,196 $37,245
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Standard RWD 22 31 $33,306 $35,245
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Luxury Collection RWD 22 32 $35,099 $37,340
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Standard RWD 22 32 $31,388 $33,215
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury Collection AWD 19 28 $40,739 $43,340
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury Collection RWD 20 30 $38,859 $41,340
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance Collection AWD 19 28 $44,089 $47,155
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance Collection RWD 20 30 $42,219 $45,155
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Collection AWD 19 28 $46,011 $49,210
ATS Sedan 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium Collection RWD 20 30 $44,982 $48,110
ATS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe 17 23 $58,591 $62,665
ATS-V Sedan 4-Door Sedan 17 23 $56,534 $60,465
Pricing
Invoice Price
$35,340
$31,000
$41,848
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$38,000
$33,150
$44,520
Monthly Payment Estimate
$633 / month
$553 / month
$742 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.2
8.2
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2016 Audi A4 is still a handsome, strong competitor with solid fuel economy and good power from its lone engine, even as the current generation comes to a close. The 2016 BMW 3-Series delivers outstanding performance and comfort in a tastefully understated package. The 2016 Cadillac ATS meets all the benchmarks for performance, features, and driving dynamics, and it somehow emerges to market with a little more soul than most of its key rivals.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 24 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 36 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Cars Compact Cars Compact
Number of Passenger Doors
- - 2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³)
91 - 91
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.5 55.1 54.10
Second Leg Room (in)
35.2 35.1 33.50
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42 42.30
Second Head Room (in)
37.5 37.7 35.10
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.1 51.10
Front Head Room (in)
38 40.3 37.60
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 44.50
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 54.10
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
185.1 182.5 183.60
Height, Overall (in)
56.2 56.3 55.30
Track Width, Rear (in)
61.1 61.9 61.70
Wheelbase (in)
110.6 110.6 109.30
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.9 71.3 72.50
Track Width, Front (in)
61.6 60.3 60.30
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- - - TBD -
Liftover Height (in)
- - - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.4 13 10.4
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 12.3 12.6 x 1.18
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8 12.4 x 0.90
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1 15.8 16.0
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.7 37.1 38.05
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- - 16.8
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- - 3.16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- - N/A
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P225/55VR17 P225/40R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA NA
Front Tire Order Code
STDTR NA QLC
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/45HR17 P225/55VR17 P255/35R18
Rear Tire Order Code
STDTR NA QLC
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3693 3295 3571
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA NA
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 8 18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 8 17 X 8 18 x 8.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 170 - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 900 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 200 @ 1250 295 @ 3000
Engine Order Code
NA NA LTG
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 2.0L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 180 @ 5000 272 @ 5500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 28 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 36 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 24 22
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 4.71 4.62
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.85 3.15 3.27
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.11 2.07
Trans Type
8 8 8
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67 0.66
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.28 1.26
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32 3.29 3.93
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.14 3.04
Trans Order Code
NA 205 M5N
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.84 0.85
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.67 1.66
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Clutch Size (in)
- - N/A
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A4 BMW 3 Series Cadillac ATS Coupe
Body Style
quattro Sedan Sedan Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Five-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link NA
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- - - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- - NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.1 (Est) 6.3 7.0
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
- - NA
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- - 8.1
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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