BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Taking the benchmark 420d version many buyers will favour, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe compares well with its nearest rival, the equivalent Audi A5 Sportback with the 2.0-litre diesel. The BMW is a little cheaper to buy for starters and although the Audi’s official fuel consumption is a little better the 4 Series is better on CO2, which will be appealing to company drivers, especially those looking for something more stylish than the previous-generation 3 Series on which it is based.

Petrol engines and the four-wheel drive versions of the models that this is available for will cost you more to run but, for some, the beauty of the Gran Coupe is its sporty look and they’ll be happy to pay the premium for the bigger engines. Pays your money, takes your choice.

While the four-door coupe market remains a narrow niche there are new players on the field that offer better value, the Arteon being one. True, the VW badge isn’t as premium as BMW’s. But the Arteon is a fresher product, trades on a similar blend of style and practicality, packs in a huge amount of kit for a chunk less money and is cheaper still to run.