2020 BMW 2-Series vs 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2020 BMW 2-Series

2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class

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228i xDrive Gran Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2 Series 228i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	33	$35,375	$37,500
2 Series 230i Convertible	23	34	$38,725	$41,100
2 Series 230i Coupe	24	32	$33,330	$35,300
2 Series 230i xDrive Convertible	21	31	$40,585	$43,100
2 Series 230i xDrive Coupe	21	31	$35,190	$37,300
2 Series M235i xDrive Gran Coupe	23	32	$42,815	$45,500
2 Series M240i Convertible	22	30	$47,370	$50,400
2 Series M240i Coupe	22	30	$43,095	$45,800
2 Series M240i xDrive Convertible	22	30	$49,230	$52,400
2 Series M240i xDrive Coupe	22	30	$44,955	$47,800
M2 CS Coupe	17	24	$78,250	$83,600
M2 Competition Coupe	18	25	$55,275	$58,900

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A 220 4MATIC Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A-Class A 220 4MATIC Sedan	24	34	$32,712	$34,800
A-Class A 220 Sedan	24	35	$30,832	$32,800
A-Class AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan	24	31	$42,253	$44,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,375

$32,712

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,500

$34,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$625 / month

$580 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is the most affordable new Mercedes on sale. Its three-pointed star will be the attraction, but there’s plenty to stick around for after.

TCC Likes

Roomy small sedan
It’s not a crossover
Solid entry-level BMW sedan

Good looks
Reasonable price (for a Mercedes)
Handsome interior

TCC Dislikes

M235i gets pricey
Cramped rear seat
Better as a hatch or X1

Cramped rear seat
Lots of spendy extras
Modest performance

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

40.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.4

33.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

41.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.6

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

178.5

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

61.7

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.6

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

13.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

927

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P205/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

927

R02

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3534

3395

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)

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1450

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

228 @ 5000

188 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.18

10.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.49

4.34

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

2.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.52

15.95

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.96

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.05

6.36

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.80

2.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

3.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.22

13.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 2 Series

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

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

6.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

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