Despite a market turn away from sedans, the performance sedan segment popularized by German automakers has more compelling options than ever before, not the least of which is the Stinger.
It shares powertrains and suspension components with the smaller G70 that is a value among luxury models.
The BMW 3-Series remains the standard bearer, even if it’s not the sport sedan it once was.
Great tech is the calling card of the Audi A4, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class checks every box for interior refinement, performance, and advanced features.
The gorgeous Alfa Romeo Giulia eschews any pretense of practicality for performance.
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 2022 Kia Stinger#8 in Luxury Large Cars Get Your Price |  2022 Audi A4#3 in Wagons Get Your Price |  2022 Mercedes-Benz C ClassGet Your Price |  2022 Genesis G70#4 in Luxury Small Sedans Get Your Price |  2021 BMW 3-Series |  2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia |
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The refreshed 2022 Stinger upgrades with the latest technology, but the new base powertrain is a letdown. |
The 2022 Audi A4 is light on styling personality but scores big for its tech and overall execution. | The 2022 Mercedes C-Class pares down its lineup and plumps up with lots of screens and mild-hybrid performance. |
The 2022 Genesis G70 leads with luxury trimmings and service—and its footwork has caught up to its German rivals. |
The flexible 2021 BMW 3-Series lineup offers something for everyone, so long as they’re not smitten with SUVs. |
Quick and sexy, the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia is an appealing Italian take on the sport sedan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $36,290 | $39,900 | $43,550 | $37,775 | $41,250 | $40,350 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 17 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| GT-Line RWD | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | C 300 Sedan | 2.0T RWD | 330i Sedan | RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2022 Kia Stinger vs. 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Kia Stinger vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2022 Kia Stinger vs. 2022 Genesis G70 | 2022 Kia Stinger vs. 2021 BMW 3-Series | 2022 Kia Stinger vs. 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
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