2019 BMW 2-Series vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 BMW 2-Series

#3 in Subcompact Cars

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#2 in Subcompact Cars

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Coupe 230i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Coupe 230i	24	35	$33,330	$35,300
Coupe 230i xDrive	24	33	$35,190	$37,300
Convertible 230i	23	33	$38,725	$41,100
Convertible 230i xDrive	23	33	$40,585	$43,100
Coupe M240i	21	30	$43,095	$45,800
Coupe M240i xDrive	21	30	$44,955	$47,800
Convertible M240i	21	30	$47,370	$50,400
Convertible M240i xDrive	21	30	$49,230	$52,400

Sedan A 220

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$33,330

$30,550

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$35,300

$32,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$588 / month

$542 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 2-Series coupe or convertible is proof that the formula BMW helped create still works.

Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark.

TCC Likes

Thrilling performance
A true throwback BMW
Handsome exterior

Roomy interior for the size
Value pricing
Lots of safety tech

TCC Dislikes

Gets expensive in a hurry
Smartphone compatibility is a pricey add-on
Cramped rear seat

Front-drive Mercedes still seems wrong
Safety adds significantly to cost
Just one model and powertrain

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Second Head Room (in)

36.5

37.2

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.8

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.3

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.9

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.8

70.7

Liftover Height (in)

67.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3285

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

221 @ 1250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 5200

188 @ 5800

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

2.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

15.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

6.36

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

3.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.46

13.95

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

10.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

429

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

2.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

4.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Summary

Body Style

Coupe

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.3

2019 BMW 2-Series

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2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2019 A-Class is filling showrooms
Rebates: No cash incentives
Finance: No APR offers
Lease: From $359/month

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