2019 Audi A4 vs 2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2019 Audi A4

#3 in Compact Cars

2019 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Compact Cars

2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#7 in Coupes

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40 TFSI Premium

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

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Sedan 330i

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

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Sedan C 300

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan C 300	23	34	$38,916	$41,400
4MATIC Sedan C 300	22	33	$40,796	$43,400
Coupe C 300	22	31	$41,172	$43,800
4MATIC Coupe C 300	22	31	$43,052	$45,800
Cabriolet C 300	21	29	$48,739	$51,850
4MATIC Cabriolet C 300	21	29	$50,619	$53,850
4MATIC Sedan AMG C 43	19	27	$51,935	$55,250
4MATIC Coupe AMG C 43	19	27	$54,003	$57,450
4MATIC Cabriolet AMG C 43	18	25	$59,831	$63,650
Sedan AMG C 63	18	27	$62,980	$67,000
Coupe AMG C 63	17	26	$64,625	$68,750
Sedan AMG C 63 S	18	27	$70,124	$74,600
Cabriolet AMG C 63	17	24	$71,534	$76,100
Coupe AMG C 63 S	17	26	$71,863	$76,450
Cabriolet AMG C 63 S	17	24	$78,772	$83,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,156

$37,935

$38,916

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,400

$40,250

$41,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$671 / month

$690 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.3

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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.

Pricey and on the slighter side of mid-size, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class drops a beautiful cockpit, huge dollops of safety, and effortless AMG brilliance into the sport-sedan mix.

TCC Likes

Good turbo-4 engine
Sharp handling
Standard automatic emergency braking

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

Coupe, convertible, or sedan
A great-looking family
Powertrains range from great to GREAT

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

Automatic-only
From $$ to $$$$
Tight rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

36 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.6

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

38.7

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.6

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

62.3

61.5

Length, Overall (in)

186.1

185.7

184.5

Height, Overall (in)

56.2

56.8

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.2

62.9

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

111

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

71.9

71.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

3.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.6

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

37.4

36.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P225/50HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40HR18

P225/45HR18

P225/50HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3450

3582

3472

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

420

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

236 @ 1450

295 @ 1550

273 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

188 @ 4200

255 @ 5000

255 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.75

3.71

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

3.36

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.23

2.81

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

0.86

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A4

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.9

5.8

6.6

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

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2019 Audi A4

2019 Audi A4 is hard to find
Rebates: $1,500 cash back + $1,500 loyalty
Lease: From $379 per month for 39 months + $1,500 lease cash
Finance: From 3.99% APR for 66 months

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2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 3-Series is here; 2020 M340i orderable
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: 4.29% APR for 60 months + Up to $2,500
Lease: From $399 for 36 months

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2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is available for order
Unadvertised discounts remain
Lease: From $399/mo.
Finance: 2.99% APR (Sedan only)

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