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

2019 BMW 2-Series

2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class

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230i Convertible

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 230i Convertible	23	33	$38,725	$41,100
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	35	$33,330	$35,300
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	23	33	$40,585	$43,100
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	24	33	$35,190	$37,300
2 Series M240i Convertible	21	30	$47,370	$50,400
2 Series M240i Coupe	21	30	$43,095	$45,800
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	21	30	$49,230	$52,400
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	21	30	$44,955	$47,800
M2 Competition Coupe	18	25	$55,275	$58,900

A 220 4MATIC Sedan

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$38,725

$32,430

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,100

$34,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$685 / month

$575 / 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

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

31.8

33.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.5

40.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

55.1

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

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

Track Width, Front (in)

59.9

61.7

Length, Overall (in)

174.7

179.1

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.8

8.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

11.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P205/50HR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3680

3417

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

115

Engine

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

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

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

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

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

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

4MATIC Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

6.3

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