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Compact Executives Best Buys Cars

Simply the best: the BMW 3 Series is out on its own. The Audi A4 is spacious and good to drive, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is classy and refined

BMW 3 Series
Price: L22,695-L38,950
Target Price: L20,882-L35,795
MPG: 33.6-68.9
CO2: 109-196g/km
For: The 3 Series is the best compact exec to drive. There are superb engines, with fuel economy and emissions levels that beat most rivals.
Against: The boot isn’t as well shaped as an Audi A4′s. Price are a little steep and M Sport cars have a firm ride.

BMW 3 Series

AUdi A4
Price: L22,200-L37,330
Target Price: L20,210-L35,485
MPG: 28.2-61.4
CO2: 120-234g/km
For: The sacious A4 is decent to drive, with plenty of owerful engines to choose from. Resale values are strong and running costs are cometitive.
Against: You’ll have much more fun driving a BMW 3 Series, adn you’ll be more comfortable, too. The dashboard is cluttered.

Audi A4

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Price: L26,025-L55,565
Target Price: L23,926-L55,565
MPG: 23.5-64.2
CO2: 117-280g/km
For: It’s good to drive, with a comfortable ride and secure handling. It’s roomy and even the cheapest models are well kitted.
Against: rices are high and contract hire rates are similarly steep. The smaller diesel engines sound gruff. Sport models have a firm ride.