German rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz don’t match the breadth of the small Audi range, though they come close.
The BMW 4-Series is up for a remake, which will likely look and feel like a more stylish version of the A4.
Mercedes-Benz doesn’t offer a hatchback version of its C-Class, but the coupes and convertibles deliver S-Class style at a reasonable price.
From Japan, the Lexus RC and Infiniti Q60 provide robust performance, though they’re limited to two-door hardtop configurations only.
We’ve tossed Volvo’s stylish S60 in here since it places more of an emphasis on style than most of its rivals, and it can be had in V60 wagon form.
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 2020 Audi A5Browse Used Listings |  2020 BMW 4-SeriesBrowse Used Listings |  2020 Mercedes-Benz C ClassBrowse Used Listings |  2020 Volvo S60Browse Used Listings |
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The 2020 Audi A5 is a stylish companion to the automaker’s staid A4, and it’s a hoot to drive. |
The 2020 BMW 4-Series gets the vintage formula correct with good power in a compact shape. |
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. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $42,900 | $44,750 | $41,400 | $36,050 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 19 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| 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 | |||
| Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro | 430i Gran Coupe | C 300 Sedan | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| quattro Cabriolet | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
| 2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 BMW 4-Series | 2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2020 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Volvo S60 | |
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