Date of broadcast: 01 June 2016 BMW 318i Engine: In-line three-cylinder, 1 499 cc turbo Power: 100 kW @ 4 500 - 6 000 rpm Torque: 220 Nm @ 1 250 - 4 300 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 66,66 kW/ton Gearbox: Eight-speed automatic, RWD Wheels/tyres: 16-inch alloy, 205/60 R16 0-100 km/h: 9,1 sec Top speed: 210 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 5,0 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed): 1 200 km CO2 emissions: 116 g/km Pros: Great engine & gearbox, dynamic talent. Cons: The least adventurous option. Price as tested: R446 400 Mercedes Benz C180 Engine: In-line Five-cylinder, 1 595 cc turbo Power: 115 kW @ 5 300 rpm Torque: 220 Nm @ 1 250 - 4 300 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 80,70 kW/ton Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic, RWD Wheels/tyres: 17-inch alloy, 225/50 R17 0-100 km/h: 8,5 sec Top speed: 223 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 5,8 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed): 1 137km CO2 emissions: 135 g/km Pros: Elegant inside & out. Surprisingly dynamic. Cons: Gearbox can feel cumbersome. Price as tested: R493 110 Audi A4 1.4 TFSI Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 395 cc, turbo Power: 110 kW @ 5 000 - 6 000 rpm Torque: 250 Nm @ 1 500 - 3 500 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 80,0 kW/ton Gearbox: Seven-speed, dual-clutch, FWD Wheels/tyres: 16-inch alloy, 205/60 R16 tyres 0-100 km/h: 8,5 sec Top speed: 210 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 4,9 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed): 1 102 km CO2 emissions: 114 g/km Pros: A great balance of looks, comfort and driveability. Cons: Styling hasn’t advanced too far over previous model. Price as tested: R427 000 Prices correct on date of broadcast.