The Audi A5 squares off against coupes and convertibles from multiple luxury automakers.
The 4-Series is new this year with a polarizing face but tempting powertrains.
The C-Class is the stately one with good interior tech.
The CT4 is a newcomer, too.
Spicier versions are in the mail.
The Lexus IS is a revised four-door luxury sedan that has high hopes.
The Volvo S60 is svelte and tech-heavy; it’s off the beaten path for many buyers.
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Spin the bottle, hit the 2021 Audi A5 convertible, coupe, or hatchback, and you’re a winner. They’re all good-looking. |
The redesigned 2021 BMW 4-Series has evolved into a technology powerhouse with wonderfully responsive powertrains, but the coupe lacks playfulness. |
The entry-level 2020 Cadillac CT4 sedan presents a value that is quickly eroded by a lack of features standard on other luxury makes. |
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities. |
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 | |||||
| $41,800 | $45,600 | $32,995 | $38,560 | $41,400 | $36,050 |
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| 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 430i Coupe | 4-Door Sedan Luxury | IS 300 F SPORT RWD | C 300 Sedan | T5 FWD Momentum |
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| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| quattro Sportback | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2021 Audi A5 vs. 2021 BMW 4-Series | 2021 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Cadillac CT4 | 2021 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Lexus IS | 2021 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2021 Audi A5 vs. 2020 Volvo S60 | |
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