2017 Audi A4
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2017 BMW 3-Series
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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Select style
2.0 TFSI Automatic Premium FWD
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Select style
320i Sedan
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Select style
AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible
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Pricing | |||
Invoice Price | |||
$34,690
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$31,610
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$56,172
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Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price | |||
$37,300
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$33,450
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$60,400
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Monthly Payment Estimate | |||
$622 / month
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$558 / month
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$1007 / month
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The Car Connection's Take | |||
TCC Rating | |||
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TCC’s Bottom Line | |||
The 2017 Audi A4 advances its sport-sedan credentials in lots of incremental ways, but the virtual cockpit drops the digital mic. | The 2017 BMW M3 is a track-ready sports sedan with an unblemished pedigree that announces to the world: "Ask me what DTM means." | The 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds to the impressive roster with a convertible version this year and a newly minted AMG C43 version. Bavaria is even better now. | |
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Fuel Economy | |||
City | |||
25 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | |
Highway | |||
33 mpg | 35 mpg | 26 mpg | |
Vehicle | |||
EPA Classification | |||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | |
Interior Dimensions | |||
Front Shoulder Room (in) | |||
55.9 | 55.1 | 54.8 | |
Second Leg Room (in) | |||
35.7 | 35.1 | 32 | |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | 4 | |
Front Leg Room (in) | |||
41.3 | 42 | 42 | |
Second Head Room (in) | |||
37.4 | 37.7 | 35.6 | |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | |||
54.5 | 55.1 | 51.7 | |
Front Head Room (in) | |||
38.9 | 40.3 | 38.8 | |
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Length, Overall (in) | |||
186.1 | 182.5 | 184.9 | |
Height, Overall (in) | |||
56.2 | 56.3 | 55.4 | |
Track Width, Rear (in) | |||
61.2 | 61.9 | 61.2 | |
Wheelbase (in) | |||
111 | 110.6 | 111.8 | |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | |||
72.5 | 71.3 | 71.3 | |
Track Width, Front (in) | |||
61.9 | 60.3 | 62.1 | |
Cargo Area Dimensions | |||
Trunk Volume (ft³) | |||
13 | 13 | 8.8 | |
Brakes | |||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | |||
13.3 | 12.3 | 14.2 | |
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) | |||
13 | 11.8 | 12.6 | |
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 | |
Fuel Tank | |||
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | |||
15.3 | 15.8 | 17.4 | |
Steering | |||
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | |||
38.1 | 37.1 | 36.8 | |
Steering Type | |||
Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | |
Tires | |||
Front Tire Size | |||
P225/50HR17 | P225/50VR17 | P225/45HR18 | |
Spare Tire Size | |||
Compact | NA | Compact | |
Front Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | R02-D | |
Spare Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Rear Tire Size | |||
P225/50HR17 | P225/50VR17 | P245/40HR18 | |
Rear Tire Order Code | |||
NA | NA | R02-D | |
Weight Information | |||
Base Curb Weight (lbs) | |||
3483 | 3295 | 4145 | |
Wheels | |||
Spare Wheel Size (in) | |||
Compact | NA | Compact | |
Rear Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Rear Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 X 7.5 | 17 X 7.5 | 18 X 8.5 | |
Front Wheel Material | |||
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Spare Wheel Material | |||
Steel | NA | Steel | |
Front Wheel Size (in) | |||
17 X 7.5 | 17 X 7.5 | 18 X 7.5 | |
Electrical | |||
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | |||
420 | 900 | - | |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | |||
150 | 170 | 180 | |
Engine | |||
Engine Type | |||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | |
Fuel System | |||
Gasoline Direct Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection | Gasoline Direct Injection | |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | |||
273 @ 1600 | 200 @ 1250 | 384 @ 2000 | |
Engine Order Code | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Displacement | |||
2.0 L/121 | 2.0 L/122 | 3.0 L/183 | |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | |||
252 @ 5000 | 180 @ 5000 | 362 @ 5500 | |
Mileage | |||
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | |||
25 | 23 | 19 | |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | |||
28 | 28 | 22 | |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | |||
33 | 35 | 26 | |
Transmission | |||
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
2.19 | 3.14 | 3.24 | |
Trans Order Code | |||
NA | 205 | 421 | |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.06 | 1.67 | 1.64 | |
Trans Description Cont. | |||
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | |
Drivetrain | |||
Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.51 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
3.19 | 4.71 | 5.35 | |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | |||
4.23 | 3.15 | 3.07 | |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
1.52 | 2.11 | 2.25 | |
Trans Type | |||
7 | 8 | 9 | |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.39 | 0.84 | 0.86 | |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
0.74 | 1.28 | 1.21 | |
Trans Description Cont. Again | |||
NA | NA | NA | |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | |||
2.75 | 3.29 | 4.93 | |
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) | |||
- | 0.67 | 0.72 | |
Summary | |||
Vehicle Name | |||
Audi A4 | BMW 3 Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
Body Style | |||
Sedan | Sedan | 4MATIC Cabriolet | |
Suspension | |||
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | |||
Multi-Link | Strut | Strut | |
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 | |
Emissions | |||
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | |||
6.3 | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
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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