BMW 2-SERIES

Starting price: $32,100

The BMW 2-Series is the entry-level BMW model in the United States, and is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in the country. The car is sold in both convertible and coupe formats, and has impressed as the replacement of the legacy 1-Series model previously sold in the United States. The car is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower that can be combined with either a manual six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive as an option for consumers. The BMW Track Handling package can also be included with the vehicle which brings with it an adaptive suspensive, improved steering and brakes, and upgraded tires. The 2-Series can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155 MPH. The car’s fuel efficiency is very respectable at 20 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway).

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VOLKSWAGEN CC

Starting price: $32,995

The Volkswagen CC is the company’s primary entry into the German luxury car market in the United States. It meets and even exceeds expectations of consumers, and is the most expensive sedan in the Volkswagen lineup at just over $30,000 USD. The available powertrains for the car include a 2.0 liter turbocharged four cylinder with front wheel drive with a choice between a dual-clutch automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Consumers can also choose to upgrade to a 3.6 liter VR6 with a dual-clutch auto, and the company’s well-known 4Motion all-wheel drive. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.5 seconds, and the stock engine is rated at 200 horsepower. The CC gets decent fuel efficiency with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway), and the car has a top overall speed of 124 MPH.

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BMW 3 SERIES

Starting price: $32,950

The BMW 3-Series has been one of the most consistently produced German cars for years. Affordably priced in the low $30,000s, BMW offers a range of powertrains for the car to include diesel, gasoline, and hybrid options with a choice between automatic or manual transmission powering all-wheel drive. The stock engine on the 3-Series is rated at 240 horsepower, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH, and it is capable of going from zero to 60 MPH in 5.8 seconds. The 3-Series fuel efficiency is rated at 22 MPG (city) and 33 MPG (highway).

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AUDI A4

Starting price: $35,500

The Audi A4 is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in America today. Audi strikes a balance between performance and comfort with the automobile, and is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower. Consumers can choose between a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission for the vehicle with all-wheel drive. The A4 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH. The fuel efficiency of the auto is average with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).

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AUDI A5

Starting price: $40,000

The Audi A5 is one of the best German coupes sold in America. Audi delivers a large variety of options for consumers to choose from when buying the car new, and all-wheel drive is now a standard option on the A5. The car is powered by the turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower, and it comes with a six-speed manual transmission with an eight-speed automatic available as an option. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 22 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway), and the engine produces 258 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 140 MPH. Similar to other models of Audi, the A5 is an extremely capable auto when it comes to handling in the weather.

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