2020 Audi A4 vs 2020 BMW 3-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 Audi A4

2020 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Luxury Small Sedans

2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

#3 in Coupes

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Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A4 allroad Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
A4 allroad Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	31	$41,924	$44,600
S4 Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900
S4 Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro	20	27	$46,907	$49,900

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$38,400	$40,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$40,260	$42,750
3 Series M340i Sedan	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i Sedan North America	22	30	$50,720	$54,000
3 Series M340i xDrive Sedan	22	30	$52,580	$56,000

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AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Convertible	18	25	$60,865	$64,750
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe	19	27	$54,990	$58,500
C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan	19	27	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class AMG C 63 Convertible	17	24	$72,662	$77,300
C-Class AMG C 63 Coupe	17	26	$65,706	$69,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Convertible	17	24	$79,806	$84,900
C-Class AMG C 63 S Coupe	17	26	$72,850	$77,500
C-Class AMG C 63 S Sedan	18	27	$71,158	$75,700
C-Class AMG C 63 Sedan	18	27	$64,014	$68,100
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Convertible	21	29	$52,593	$55,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Coupe	21	30	$45,073	$47,950
C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan	23	33	$40,796	$43,400
C-Class C 300 Convertible	21	29	$50,713	$53,950
C-Class C 300 Coupe	22	31	$43,193	$45,950
C-Class C 300 Sedan	24	35	$38,916	$41,400

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,924

$38,400

$60,865

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,600

$40,750

$64,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$743 / month

$679 / month

$1079 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.

The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.

TCC Likes

Cleaner lines this year
Improved infotainment
Strong engines with AWD

Dual personality
Longer, wider, stronger
Impressive technology

Have it your way body styles
All of which are gorgeous
Strong powertrain lineup

TCC Dislikes

Conservative style
Gets expensive
AWD guzzles fuel

8-speed automatic only
Added dimensions don’t add much inside
No electrified powertrains to start

Manual would be nice
Hefty pricetag
Rear-seat and cargo space just so-so

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

36 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

35.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

37.6

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

54.6

51.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.7

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

3.6

Length, Overall (in)

187.5

185.7

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

58.8

56.8

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.7

62.9

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

110.9

112.2

111.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.7

71.9

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

62.3

63.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

24.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

58.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

24.2

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

14.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.6

17.4

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

37.4

39.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3847

3582

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273 @ 1600

295 @ 1550

384 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5000

255 @ 5000

385 @ 6100

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

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.06

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.39

0.82

0.86

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.51

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.19

5.25

5.35

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

2.81

3.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

2.17

2.25

Trans Type

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 allroad

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Body Style

quattro Wagon

Sedan

4MATIC Cabriolet

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Strut

Emissions

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

6.9

5.9

8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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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2020 Audi A4

2020 Audi A4 features a new grille and infotainment system
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Lease: From $369 per month for 36 months
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2020 BMW 3-Series

2020 3-Series available; 2021s orderable
Rebate: $1,000 loyalty cash
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 60 months
Lease: From $419 for 36 months

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2020 C-Class is in showrooms
Discounts: Up to $4,500 off (sedan)
Lease: $449/mo. (sedan)
Finance: 0% APR for 36 mo.

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