The BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are titans among small compact luxury cars and still sell in massive numbers.
The C-Class is one of our favorites thanks to its elegant style and impressive powertrains.
The 3-Series is new for 2019; we’ll report back once we’ve driven it.
The Audi A4 isn’t far behind and impresses with its available tech and sharp looks.
The ATS is aged and not long for showrooms.
Discounts should be plentiful.
Same goes for the Lexus IS, we’re not as sold on its base turbo-4.
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The 2019 Jaguar XE compact luxury sedan reminds us of the halcyon days of small four-door luxury cars. |
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. |
The 2019 Lexus IS has sports sedan intentions, but it needs more underhood muscle and fresher styling to keep pace with German rivals. |
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 | |||||
| $36,995 | $37,400 | $40,250 | N/A | $38,410 | $41,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 20 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | N/A | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 25t RWD | Premium 40 TFSI | 330i Sedan | N/A | IS 300 F SPORT RWD | C 300 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | N/A | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | N/A | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | N/A | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Jaguar XE vs. 2019 Audi A4 | 2019 Jaguar XE vs. 2019 BMW 3-Series | 2019 Jaguar XE vs. 2019 Cadillac ATS | 2019 Jaguar XE vs. 2019 Lexus IS | 2019 Jaguar XE vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz C Class | |
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