And high-mileage business drivers will love these two newcomers, which aim to provide all three in attractive and tax-friendly compact executive saloon bodies.
When it comes to low emissions in this prestige sector, BMW has set the pace with its EfficientDynamics hardware. And the firm’s new ultra-efficient 316d is powered by a detuned version of its familiar 2.0-litre diesel engine. The 116bhp model is claimed to return combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg, thanks to stop-start technology, low rolling resistance rubber and brake energy regeneration. Low CO2 emissions of 118g/km also ensure company drivers only pay 13 per cent benefit-in-kind tax.
But the 316d isn’t the sole option in the eco saloon class. Audi’s A4 is set to lock horns with its German rival, as it’s now available in TDIe guise and has stop-start technology for the first time.
A glance at the A4’s spec sheet shows it has more power than the 3-Series, plus similarly impressive economy and CO2 claims. So, has the Audi’s time finally come, or will the BMW retain its place at the front of the compact executive pack?
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