2013 BMW 3-Series vs 2013 Cadillac ATS

2013 BMW 3-Series

2013 Cadillac ATS

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2-Door Conv 328i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV	18	27	$44,070	$47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i	23	33	$49,770	$54,100
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is	18	26	$56,210	$61,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV	18	28	$35,605	$38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	17	25	$37,170	$40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD	18	27	$41,490	$45,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD	18	27	$43,055	$46,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD	18	26	$47,930	$52,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa	24	36	$29,945	$32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD	23	35	$31,785	$34,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV	22	34	$33,900	$36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa	22	33	$35,740	$38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa	23	33	$39,700	$43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa	21	31	$41,540	$45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3	25	33	$45,680	$49,650
M3 2-Door Conv	13	20	$63,525	$69,050
M3 2-Door Coupe	14	20	$55,290	$60,100

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4-Door Sedan 2.0L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L AWD	20	30	$34,870	$36,900
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury AWD	20	30	$38,911	$41,395
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Luxury RWD	21	31	$37,031	$39,395
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Performance AWD	20	30	$41,041	$43,895
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Performance RWD	21	31	$39,171	$41,895
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Premium AWD	20	30	$43,005	$45,995
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Premium RWD	21	31	$41,976	$44,895
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.0L RWD	21	31	$32,980	$34,900
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.5L Luxury RWD	22	33	$35,334	$37,590
ATS 4-Door Sedan 2.5L RWD	22	33	$31,274	$33,095
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD	18	26	$40,603	$43,195
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury RWD	19	28	$38,723	$41,195
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance AWD	18	26	$42,724	$45,695
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Performance RWD	19	28	$40,854	$43,695
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium AWD	18	26	$44,688	$47,795
ATS 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Premium RWD	19	28	$43,659	$46,695

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,070

$34,870

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,900

$36,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$798 / month

$615 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 BMW 3-Series is safe, fuel-efficient, and well-connected, yet it delivers the class-leading performance and handling that enthusiasts have come to expect.

With unerring focus on handling, Cadillac finally has the 3-Series' number with the 2013 ATS.

TCC Likes

Poise and handling
Strong, efficient engines
Excellent brakes

Excellent turbo four or V-6 powertrains
Poised handling is a high-water mark
Smartly arranged cockpit

TCC Dislikes

328i's uninspiring sounds
BMW Apps is iPhone-only
Busy interior in some trims

Tight back-seat room
Small trunk
Art & Science's slow dissolve?

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Compact

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

53.00

Second Leg Room (in)

32.000

33.50

Front Head Room (in)

38.000

38.60

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

52.30

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.300

55.20

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.200

90.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.500

36.80

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.300

53.90

Front Leg Room (in)

42.000

42.50

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.600

60.90

Wheelbase (in)

108.700

109.30

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.500

71.10

Track Width, Front (in)

59.100

59.50

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.400

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

181.900

182.80

Height, Overall (in)

54.500

55.90

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.000

10.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.300 x - TBD -

12.40 x 0.90

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.800 x - TBD -

12.40 x 0.90

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.100

16.0

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Electric Rack-&-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

3.16

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.000

16.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.100

38.05

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

225/45R17

P255/45R17

Rear Tire Order Code

RA6

Front Tire Size

225/45R17

P255/45R17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RA6

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3825

3543

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

8.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I6

Turbocharged I4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

200 @ 2750

260 @ 1700-5500

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

3.0L/183

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

230 @ 6500

272 @ 5500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.460

2.37

Trans Order Code

ZMT

MYA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.230

3.27

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.230

1.16

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.850

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.320

4.06

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.700

1.55

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.80

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.940

3.20

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Cadillac ATS

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Five-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

8.7

7.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

5 (2012)

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

Rollover Rating

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