The improved 4-Series makes a strong case for itself, even up against a stacked field of rivals.
A newer challenger, the Genesis G70, might be the most fun to drive among this bunch with superb steering and a great value proposition.
The Audi A5 offers strong technology and its styling will be easier to live with.
The Mercedes C-Class is also offered as a coupe with an interior that perhaps surpasses the BMW in quality, but the two-door models have seen their final model year.
The Tesla Model 3’s instant torque delivery can also make it similarly fun to drive.
The aging Lexus RC doesn’t come with the same level of cockpit technology but offers low-slung, sporty styling.
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The 2022 BMW 4-Series pans for attention with a gaudy front end, while it brandishes brilliant powertrains and grippy, electronically augmented handling. |
The 2022 Audi A5 and S5 thrill drivers with a beautiful shape and sublime-to-ferocious performance. |
The 2022 Lexus RC has big V-8 ambitions of lap times, but the turbo-4s are better at cruising. |
The Model 3’s combination of efficiency, range, and performance makes it a standout sport sedan. Full stop. |
The 2022 Genesis G70 leads with luxury trimmings and service—and its footwork has caught up to its German rivals. |
Svelte, sporty, and somewhat understated, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class should be at the top of your compact luxury sedan shopping list. |
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| $45,200 | $43,900 | $42,820 | $46,990 | $37,775 | $41,600 |
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| 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | Coming Soon MPG City / Coming Soon MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Electric | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 430i Gran Coupe | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | RC 300 RWD | RWD | 2.0T RWD | C 300 Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| Hatchback | quattro Sportback | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2022 BMW 4-Series vs. 2022 Audi A5 | 2022 BMW 4-Series vs. 2022 Lexus RC | 2022 BMW 4-Series vs. 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 2022 BMW 4-Series vs. 2022 Genesis G70 | 2022 BMW 4-Series vs. 2021 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
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