2019 BMW 3-Series vs 2019 Cadillac ATS vs 2019 Lexus IS

2019 BMW 3-Series

#1 in Compact Cars

2019 Cadillac ATS

#10 in Compact Cars

2019 Lexus IS

#18 in Compact Cars

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330i Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
3 Series 330i Sedan	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i Sedan North America	26	36	$37,935	$40,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Gran Turismo	23	33	$42,720	$45,400
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sedan North America	25	34	$39,795	$42,250
3 Series 330i xDrive Sports Wagon	23	33	$42,350	$45,000
3 Series 340i xDrive Gran Turismo	20	29	$48,165	$51,250

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2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L AWD	21	29	$39,325	$41,395
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury AWD	21	29	$42,555	$44,795
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L Luxury RWD	22	30	$40,655	$42,795
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 2.0L RWD	22	30	$37,045	$38,995
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury AWD	18	26	$47,875	$50,395
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Luxury RWD	19	29	$45,975	$48,395
ATS Coupe 2-Door Coupe 3.6L Premium Performance RWD	19	29	$48,350	$50,895
ATS-V Coupe 2-Door Coupe	16	23	$64,405	$67,795

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IS 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
IS IS 300 AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$38,139	$41,010
IS IS 300 F SPORT RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 300 RWD	21	30	$35,861	$38,560
IS IS 350 AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$41,240	$44,345
IS IS 350 F SPORT RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180
IS IS 350 RWD	20	28	$39,229	$42,180

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,935

$39,325

$38,139

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,250

$41,395

$41,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$671 / month

$690 / month

$684 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.4

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come.

The 2019 Cadillac ATS pares down to only a two-door coupe this year as it heads toward the sunset as Cadillac's sporty compact.

The 2019 Lexus IS has sports sedan intentions, but it needs more underhood muscle and fresher styling to keep pace with German rivals.

TCC Likes

Evolved looks
Good standard safety tech
Impressive technology

Strong performer in any configuration
Confident handling
Feature-rich infotainment

Well-equipped
Subtly stylish
Excellent 8-speed automatic on IS 350

TCC Dislikes

More than $40,000 to start
Not much more spacious
No electrified powertrains to start

Tiny back seat
Advanced safety features unavailable in lower trims
Price increases rapidly with options

IS 300 AWD’s weak, thirsty engine
Pricey with options
Rear-seat space

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

29 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Compact

Compact Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

35.10

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.6

51.10

53.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

37.60

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.10

55.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.2

33.50

32.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.30

44.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.10

54.3

Second Hip Room (in)

44.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

72.50

71.3

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

60.30

60.4

Length, Overall (in)

185.7

183.60

184.3

Height, Overall (in)

56.8

54.80

56.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

61.70

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

109.30

110.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.4

10.8

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

13.2

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.90

12.2

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.6

16.0

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.0

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QLC

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P225/40R18

P225/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QLC

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR18

P255/35R18

P225/45VR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3418

3737

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

18 x 8.0

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/122

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

272 @ 5500

260 @ 6600

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Turbocharged Gas I4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

295 @ 3000

236 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

LTG

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.85

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.26

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.93

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.36

3.04

2.04

Trans Order Code

2TB

M5N

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.66

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.66

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.62

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.81

3.27

3.77

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

2.07

1.40

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Coupe

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 3 Series

Cadillac ATS Coupe

Lexus IS

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Five-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

5.8

7.4

8.4

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)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

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

2019 BMW 3-Series

2019 3-Series available; 2020s arriving
Rebate: No standard cash incentives
Financing: From 3.35% APR for 60 months + Up to $2,500
Lease: From $399 for 36 months on 2019s

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2019 Lexus IS

2019 IS available; 2020s arriving
Bonus: $3,500 Lexus Cash on 2019s
Financing: 0.0% for 60 months on 2019s
Leases: From $319 for 36 months

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