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The A-Class competes against the BMW 2-Series and Audi A3, which are other entry-level sedans from German automakers.
The 2-Series Gran Coupe is new, and rivals the CLA- or A-Class, but the BMW doesn’t look as cohesive as either.
The Audi A3 is very aged, a new version is on the way.
The Acura ILX is the most affordable entry-level luxury car, although it’s much older and also on its way out.
Same goes for the Lexus IS (we’re spotting a trend now) that’s bigger than the A-Class, but it costs about the same before it bows out sometime soon.
The CLA-Class is based on the A-Class—and it’s new!—and is more stylish but also more expensive.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan is the most affordable new Mercedes on sale. Its three-pointed star will be the attraction, but there’s plenty to stick around for after. |
The 2020 Acura ILX is still the most affordable car with a luxury badge, but it requires a few concessions. |
The 2020 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry-level compact sedan that delivers more substance than flash. |
The 2020 2-Series Gran Coupe fills the smallest void in the BMW lineup. |
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class packs sexy tech in a sexy bod, while it throws bargain pricing under the bus. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,800 | $25,900 | $33,300 | $35,300 | $38,560 | $36,650 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| A 220 Sedan | Sedan | Premium 40 TFSI | 230i Coupe | IS 300 F SPORT RWD | CLA 250 Coupe |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2020 Acura ILX | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2020 Audi A3 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2020 BMW 2-Series | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2020 Lexus IS | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A Class vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class | |
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