Our fleet: BMW 5 Series 2.0 520D SE - August 2015 - FleetNews
As we say farewell to our BMW 5 Series after a three-month test period (and welcome the 4 Series Gran Coupé – more of which next month), it is worth reflecting on how this car shook up the executive car sector when it was launched in 2009,... The Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Fleet News Awards executive car of the year) saw fleet sales rise more than 2% in 2014 and is the biggest selling car in the sector. The Audi A6 rose 15% and is closing the gap with the BMW which saw its 2014 fleet registrations up by just under 1%. Also waiting in the wings is the new Jaguar XF, while Lexus GS and Maserati Ghibli are viable alternatives for those looking for... BMW has addressed some of the criticisms we’ve had in the past by upgrading the interior during the last update, and it remains the best car to drive in the segment. It also displays how much further it is possible to drive in the ‘bonus range display’ – typically 10-20 miles on a single tank, although BMW claims a saving of up to 20%. Fancy reliving your youth. BMW’s lead over its competitors may have shrunk, but the 5 series is still an excellent option in the executive car segment. Source: www.fleetnews.co.uk
