Subcompact luxury sedans often serve as the entry points into a luxury brand’s lineup, but it’s still important to check how quiet they are! Here at Car Confections, we take a sound-level reading for each subcompact luxury car we review so that they can be ranked from quietest to loudest! That includes the newest models, like the 2024 Acura Integra Type S, as well as the Mercedes CLA 250, Audi A3, Audi S3, and BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. So which model is the quietest in the segment? Check out the list below to find out!
| Model Year | Make and Model | Reading (in dB) | Smile Rating | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mercedes CLA 250 | 55.5 | 3 | |
| 24 | Audi A3 | 55.7 | 4 | |
| 25 | Acura Integra A-Spec | 56.2 | 3 | |
| 24 | Acura Integra A-Spec | 57.1 | 3 | |
| 24 | Mercedes CLA 250 | 57.6 | 3 | |
| 23 | Audi S3 | 57.9 | 4 | |
| 22 | Audi A3 | 59.3 | 4 | |
| 24 | Acura Integra Type S | 64.4 | 4 | Rough Road |
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