
The 2GC competes most directly with the distinctly styled Mercedes-Benz CLA Class, with the former being more functional and the latter more engaging.
The Audi A3 is offered only as a sedan for 2020 and like the 2GC comes with two 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine choices.
It’s not as potent as BMW’s but Audi’s technology is better.
The Jaguar XE competes more against the 3-Series in size, but offers an alternative to the German way with similarly punchy turbo-4 engines.
One of the few compact sedans with a V-6, the Lexus IS is the sedate choice, even if the styling has more angles than a politician.
The X1 small crossover/tall hatch is the most functional alternative to the 2GC.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup. |
The 2020 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry-level compact sedan that delivers more substance than flash. |
The 2020 BMW X1 welcomes crossover shoppers into the luxury brand with a good price and nice features. |
The 2020 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness. |
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class packs sexy tech in a sexy bod, while it throws bargain pricing under the bus. |
MSRP From | |||||
$35,300 | $33,300 | $35,200 | $39,900 | $38,560 | $36,650 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular 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 | |||||
Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Large Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
230i Coupe | Premium 40 TFSI | sDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle | S RWD | IS 300 F SPORT RWD | CLA 250 Coupe |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Coupe | Sedan | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 BMW 2-Series vs. 2020 Audi A3 | 2020 BMW 2-Series vs. 2020 BMW X1 | 2020 BMW 2-Series vs. 2020 Jaguar XE | 2020 BMW 2-Series vs. 2020 Lexus IS | 2020 BMW 2-Series vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class |