Most compact luxury sedan shoppers have the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on their shopping list.
It’s hard to blame them.
BMW’s latest delivers good, if not quite entertaining, handling and a spacious interior, while the elegant Mercedes looks and feels every bit the downsized S-Class it is.
The latest Volvo S60 is a sharp, calming sedan with good muscle and a wide range of options.
Jaguar’s XE shows its age in some ways but is an excellent value.
Don’t cross off the Alfa Romeo Giulia until you’ve driven one—it’s the most fun car in the segment, even if it is not without its numerous quirks.
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The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year. |
The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in. |
The 2019 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match. |
The 2020 Volvo S60 luxury sport sedan balances power and grace. |
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia combines agility and power in a sensuous Italian package. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $37,400 | $40,750 | $39,900 | $41,400 | $36,050 | $39,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| Premium Plus 40 TFSI | 330i Sedan | S RWD | C 300 Sedan | T5 FWD Momentum | RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Audi A4 vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series | 2020 Audi A4 vs. 2020 Jaguar XE | 2020 Audi A4 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2020 Audi A4 vs. 2020 Volvo S60 | 2020 Audi A4 vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
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