Compact luxury sedans are the antidote to crossover fatigue, and there’s not a dull one in the class.
The tech in the Audi A4 exceeds the competitors, but the large and in charge BMW 3-Series is close behind and still has the edge when it comes to performance.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been revamped this year, and its turbo-4 powertrains take a greener tack as Benz shifts to an all-electric future.
The Jaguar XF has taken the same turbo-4 approach, and has revamped infotainment with bigger screens, too.
The Genesis G70 is the dark horse here; it can’t be beat on overall value but it can’t beat the cachet of the established luxury brands.
Yet.
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The 2022 Volvo S60 sedan balances grace with power. |
The 2022 Audi A4 is light on styling personality but scores big for its tech and overall execution. |
The 2022 BMW 3-Series nails the sport-sedan triathlon with eye-flattening acceleration, hair-bending grip, and a lavish tech-laden cabin. | 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. |
Luxurious and fun to drive, the 2021 Jaguar XF is an appealing English take on the European sport sedan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $39,250 | $39,900 | $41,450 | $43,550 | $37,775 | $43,995 |
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| 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| B5 FWD Momentum | Premium 40 TFSI quattro | 330i Sedan | C 300 Sedan | 2.0T RWD | S Sedan RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front 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 |
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| 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 Volvo S60 vs. 2022 Audi A4 | 2022 Volvo S60 vs. 2022 BMW 3-Series | 2022 Volvo S60 vs. 2022 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2022 Volvo S60 vs. 2022 Genesis G70 | 2022 Volvo S60 vs. 2021 Jaguar XF | |
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