
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class aims squarely for practical buyers who want a taste of German luxury.
By comparison, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class trades some interior space for a more coupe-like design.
The BMW 2-Series takes a sporty approach to the segment and is only available with two doors.
Audi's A3 offers more body styles and alternative powertrains, and appeals for its balance of luxury and sportiness.
The Acura ILX has improved but has a pedestrian engine.
In high-spec trim the Volkswagen Jetta may not be much less expensive than the base model A-Class, either.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark. |
The 2019 Acura ILX delivers some luxury car goods, but we’d spend our money on a loaded-up Honda Civic instead. |
The 2019 2-Series coupe or convertible is proof that the formula BMW helped create still works. |
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great. |
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is a mild-mannered, well-equipped compact sedan. |
MSRP From | ||||
$32,500 | $25,900 | $35,300 | $33,100 | $18,745 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
A 220 Sedan | Sedan | 230i Coupe | CLA 250 Coupe | S Manual w/SULEV |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Acura ILX | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 BMW 2-Series | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class | 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2019 Volkswagen Jetta |