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5 Of The Best Executive Saloons For Company Fleets
03 December 2017
There’s little better way to travel around for business than in a luxury saloon.
Their spacious and sound-proofed interiors provide the utmost of comfort, while their powerful engines and cutting-edge tech offer nothing less than a thrilling driving experience.
But for a car to be a sensible business investment, whether buying or renting, it needs to be much more than just a good ride. Just as important is the efficiency of the vehicle, as well as its ease of use and management.
After all, it’s no good kitting your fleet out with Maybachs if they only do 13 miles to the gallon and nobody can work out how to work the centre console.
So, the ideal executive saloon for a company fleet needs the right balance of luxury and performance, while also being easy on the pocket and stress levels.
With this criteria in mind, we've rounded up five of the best luxury saloons that would be perfect for any private executive or company fleet.
1. Audi A3 Saloon
As one of the smallest premium saloons on sale, the Audi A3 is also one of the more affordable. But that’s not to say it skimps on class; everything about the A3 has been engineered for the ultimate in comfort and style.
For these reasons, and the fact few of its rivals are as good to drive, the A3 sits high on our list of company cars. The 2.0-litre diesel, in particular, being one of the better performing options for business buyers.
2. BMW 3 Series
The 3 Series has gained a reputation as the benchmark for business saloons. And it’s certainly justified. The compact, well-built German automobile has incredibly sharp handling, a smart interior, and one of the best infotainment systems on four wheels.
The diesel models offer both power and performance — especially the hybrid engines. But as the quintessential executive saloon, whichever 3 Series model you choose, you won’t be disappointed.
3. Audi A4
Being named the 2016 Car of The Year by What Car?, the Audi A4 is hard to fault in any area. Its impressive yet understated exterior, huge boot space, decent array of technology as standard, and great performance being just a few of its most noteworthy highlights.
The 2.0 and 3.0-litre diesel options make great company cars, delivering top performance without sacrificing MPG or CO2 emissions. But as you’d expect, all of its models offer the luxury and performance synonymous with Audi.
4. Mercedes C-Class
Although for a long time it sat conservatively in the shadow of the 3 Series, the C-class has finally come into its own. It now offers style, elegance, and comfort better than any other executive saloon, while its supple handling and quality driving experience is a pleasure all of its own.
Most C-Class engines have low CO2 emissions and feature plenty of tech as standard. As a company car, the entry-level C 220d diesel makes the most sense, with a decent MPG and impressive acceleration from low revs.
5. Jaguar XE
The XE is a strong effort from Jaguar to puncture the executive car market. And it certainly paid off. The compact sports saloon offers excellent steering, handling, and performance, and all in the fashion the luxury British car manufacturer is so well-known for.
The XE’s range of diesel engines offer plenty for businesses to choose from, with low emission options such as the 2.0d 180 Prestige being ideal as a company car.
If you’d like to find out about our company car leasing options or our fleet management service, send us an email at info@marshall-leasing.co.uk or call us on 01480 414541.
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