The saloon has long been the mainstay of the company car world.
Those who do a lot of miles will want one that is comfortable, cheap to tax and crucially one that will go a very long way without constant visits to petrol stations. With that in mind, here are our top five mile-munching saloons.
We’ve broken down exactly why you should consider them, how far they’ll go between fill-ups and how much they’ll cost you per month in company car tax*
BMW 3 Series 320d Efficient Dynamics BluePerformance
Why buy? The undisputed drivers’ car in this test, the 3 Series has incredibly well-balanced steering and fantastic handling alongside good build quality. The efficient and clean 320d engine means low company car tax bills. Fuel economy: 68.9mpg Range: 864 miles CO2: 109g/km BIK taxation: 15% Cost per month*: £145 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE
Why buy? The C-Class is a classy, comfortable executive saloon which is probably the most stylish of the cars here. It’s also one of the most expensive, but is capable of low company car running costs thanks to efficient low-CO2 engine choices. Fuel economy: 64.2mpg Range: 833 miles CO2: 117g/km BIK taxation: 17% Cost per month*: £160 |
Peugeot 508 Access 1.6 e-HDi EGC
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Why buy? The 508 is one of the most comfortable cars around. Its mixture of excellent ride mixed with supportive seats and an intuitive cabin design means it’ll cover serious mileage without taking too much out of you. Fuel economy: 67.2mpg Range: 1,064 miles CO2: 109g/km BIK taxation: 15% Cost per month*: £96 |
Why buy? The stylish Optima saloon represents a big leap forward for Kia. This car is further proof that the firm is now capable of taking the fight to the mainstream with its range of comfortable and well-equipped new cars. Underestimate this car at your peril. Fuel economy: 57.6mpg Range: 867 miles CO2: 128g/km BIK taxation: 19% Cost per month*: £124 |
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion 1.6 TDI
Why buy? The excellent Passat BlueMotion is an extremely impressive company car. It is comfortable, easy to drive and returns stratospheric miles-per-gallon thanks to fuel-saving technology installed on the 1.6-litre diesel engine. Fuel economy: 68.9mpg Range: 1,061 miles CO2: 109g/km BIK taxation: 15% Cost per month*: £103 |
*Company car tax is worked out using our company car tax calculator, includes no optional extras and is displayed assuming a 40% tax payer, in the 2012/13 tax year.
