Most competitors in the class are sized within inches of each other and margins for individuality are razor-thin.
The BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have the longest pedigree and helped define the class.
The 3-Series is relatively old and due for an update, but features a compelling turbo-6 in 340i guise that’s an athlete on back roads.
The C-Class is more refined, with a stately shape, and sports a fire-breathing V-8 in top models.
The Audi A4 is the technophile of the crowd and offers a compelling turbo-4 and automatic transmission that blends quietly into the background.
The ATS is the wild child and overdue for a newer version.
It’s angular and expressive, but lacks the polish of the others.
The Infiniti Q50 is an outlier and offers a finicky infotainment setup that we don’t much like.
It’s the alternative to the alternative.
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 2019 Genesis G70#13 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Audi A4#3 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 BMW 3-Series#1 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Cadillac ATS#10 in Compact Cars |  2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class#7 in Coupes Get Your Price |
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The 2019 Genesis G70 is a performance bargain that improves upon the dynamics of ts Kia Stinger cousin but lacks its space. |
The 2019 Audi A4 is hiding in plain sight as one of the automaker’s most complete and well-rounded cars. |
The 2019 BMW 330i moves back toward the sweet spot in sport-sedan greatness, with M Sport and M editions still to come. |
The 2019 Cadillac ATS pares down to only a two-door coupe this year as it heads toward the sunset as Cadillac's sporty compact. |
Pricey and on the slighter side of mid-size, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class drops a beautiful cockpit, huge dollops of safety, and effortless AMG brilliance into the sport-sedan mix. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $34,900 | $37,400 | $40,250 | $38,995 | $41,400 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 2.0T Advanced RWD | Premium 40 TFSI | 330i Sedan | 2-Door Coupe 2.0L RWD | C 300 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 2 | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 Audi A4 | 2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 BMW 3-Series | 2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 Cadillac ATS | 2019 Genesis G70 vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
