2019 Audi A4 vs 2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2020 Jaguar XE

2019 Audi A4

#3 in Compact Cars

2019 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Compact Cars

2020 Jaguar XE

#10 in Compact Cars

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Premium 40 TFSI

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 Premium 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Premium 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Premium Plus 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Prestige 40 TFSI	27	34	$35,156	$37,400
A4 Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	23	34	$39,480	$42,000
A4 Titanium Premium 40 TFSI	27	34	N/A	$39,200
A4 allroad Premium 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
A4 allroad Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
A4 allroad Prestige 45 TFSI quattro	22	30	$42,960	$45,700
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	21	30	$47,188	$50,200

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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R-Dynamic S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XE R-Dynamic S AWD	22	30	$43,517	$46,295
XE S AWD	24	34	$39,386	$41,900
XE S RWD	25	34	$37,506	$39,900

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Invoice Price

$35,156

$37,935

$43,517

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,400

$40,250

$46,295

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$671 / month

$772 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi A4 is hiding in plain sight as one of the automaker’s most complete and well-rounded cars.

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

The 2019 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness.

TCC Likes

Good turbo-4 engine
Sharp handling
Standard automatic emergency braking

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

Looks like a classic sport sedan
Quick turbo-4
Excellent ride and handling

TCC Dislikes

...but it may be too conservative
Top trims are pricey
Fuel economy hit for AWD

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

Too conventional?
Rear seat’s snug
Cabin seems sterile

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.6

54.7

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.9

77.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

62.3

63.1

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

185.7

184.2

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.8

56.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

62.9

62.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.2

111.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.1

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.6

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.4

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P225/45R18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P225/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3450

3582

3560

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

255 @ 5000

296 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

295 @ 1550

295 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

0.84

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.32

1.29

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.71

3.30

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.36

3.14

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.67

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

4.71

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

2.81

3.42

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.17

2.11

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.67

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

BMW 3 Series

Jaguar XE

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

5.8

7.1

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

2019 Audi A4

2019 Audi A4 is hard to find
Rebates: Up to $4,000
Lease: From $389 per month for 39 months + $3,000 lease cash
Finance: From 0.99% APR for 66 months

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2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 3-Series available; 2020s arriving
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: From 3.35% APR for 60 months + Up to $2,500
Lease: From $399 for 36 months on 2019s

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