Zafiro
Supreme Roadmaster
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1st: BMW 535d ★★★★
Blending effortless performance with relaxed refinement and peerless comfort, the superb 535d is difficult to fault. It has a first-class cabin, plenty of passenger space and a decent boot. Most crucially, it will cost a higher-band earner around £600 a year less in company car tax than the Audi. Options are pricey, though.
2nd: Audi A6 BiTDI ★★★★
The new BiTDI engine gives the A6 the punch to rival the mighty 535d, while quattro traction and superb body control mean it lacks nothing dynamically. The ride is a fraction firmer than the BMW’s, but the cabin is wonderful and it has the biggest boot. However, the BMW has better residuals and is a cheaper company car option.
3rd: Lexus GS 450h ★★★
Lexus is committed to a hybrid future, but the new GS 450h falls short of the best diesels in the executive class. Although performance is strong, the unresolved ride and vague handling disappoint, as do the dated cabin and bland looks. Low emissions and generous kit are plus points.
Lexus / Audi / BMW
50-70mph in 5th/6th/7th : 4.8/5.7 secs. /N/A 3.8/5.2/6.5 secs . 3.6/4.5/5.7 secs
0-60/30-70mph 5.9/5.3 secs. 5.6/4.8 secs. 5.5/4.7 secs
0-60/30-70mph: 5.9/5.3 secs 5.6/4.8 secs 5.5/4.7 secs
Source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/lexus/gs/59222/lexus-gs-vs-rivals
1st: BMW 535d ★★★★
Blending effortless performance with relaxed refinement and peerless comfort, the superb 535d is difficult to fault. It has a first-class cabin, plenty of passenger space and a decent boot. Most crucially, it will cost a higher-band earner around £600 a year less in company car tax than the Audi. Options are pricey, though.
2nd: Audi A6 BiTDI ★★★★
The new BiTDI engine gives the A6 the punch to rival the mighty 535d, while quattro traction and superb body control mean it lacks nothing dynamically. The ride is a fraction firmer than the BMW’s, but the cabin is wonderful and it has the biggest boot. However, the BMW has better residuals and is a cheaper company car option.
3rd: Lexus GS 450h ★★★
Lexus is committed to a hybrid future, but the new GS 450h falls short of the best diesels in the executive class. Although performance is strong, the unresolved ride and vague handling disappoint, as do the dated cabin and bland looks. Low emissions and generous kit are plus points.
Lexus / Audi / BMW
50-70mph in 5th/6th/7th : 4.8/5.7 secs. /N/A 3.8/5.2/6.5 secs . 3.6/4.5/5.7 secs
0-60/30-70mph 5.9/5.3 secs. 5.6/4.8 secs. 5.5/4.7 secs
0-60/30-70mph: 5.9/5.3 secs 5.6/4.8 secs 5.5/4.7 secs
Source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/lexus/gs/59222/lexus-gs-vs-rivals
