BMW 530d SE Touring

If you’re one of the many thousands of motorists in the UK driving a company car, BMW’s range of highly desirable, low-CO2 models is sure to be on your shortlist. Buyers who pay tax at 40 per cent face a monthly bill of less than £340 for the latest 530d Touring – so many will take the plunge when it arrives in the middle of September.

With a mighty six-cylinder diesel engine powering the rear wheels, the load carrier is capable of 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds, and auto models return 44.8mpg combined. Key to the 5’s affordable monthly tax liability, though, is its impressive 165g/km CO2 emissions figure.