Launched May 2025. Entirely new platform, new battery, new AWD system. Physical controls restored on steering wheel after customer feedback. Digital cockpit. New exterior design. Top Gear calls the A5 the most roundly talented premium hatchback you can buy right now.

25.9kWh usable battery. 67 miles WLTP. Quattro AWD standard on every e-Hybrid. 11kW AC charging - full charge in 2.5 hours. Autocar confirmed 40.5mpg in battery-depleted mode. Saloon or Avant estate available.

2.0 TDI diesel available alongside the PHEV and petrol. BMW removed diesel from the UK 3 Series range. For high-mileage motorway drivers who want real fuel economy without plug-in infrastructure, the A5 offers an option the 3 Series no longer provides.

Liftback body with wide access. Powered tailgate standard. 445 litres standard. Avant estate 476 litres. The freshest product in this comparison, with a fully redesigned 2025 platform and stronger battery.

Six-year, 100,000-mile warranty from September 2025 - significantly stronger than BMW's three-year cover. Straight-six 3.3-litre turbodiesel available - one of the only premium SUVs in this class retaining this option. The diesel delivers over 50mpg real world.

570 litres of boot space regardless of powertrain. BMW 330e Touring: 375 litres PHEV. The battery is under the floor - no compromise. 2,500kg towing capacity in both PHEV and diesel. Load lip-free boot with electric tailgate standard on all trims.

2.5-litre petrol combined with 134bhp electric motor. 323bhp total. 0 to 62mph in 5.8 seconds. AWD standard on PHEV. 39 miles EV range WLTP. Top Gear: 80mpg or more achievable with regular charging on short journeys. CO2 32g/km.

Genuine leather seats standard on all trims. Rotary infotainment controller. Driver-focused cockpit. Auto Express: undercuts BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60 on list price with comparable equipment. Heated leather and heated steering wheel standard.

0.21 drag coefficient - one of the lowest of any production car. Active front air flaps. Streamliner proportions deliver efficiency rather than bluff SUV fronts. What Car? reliability 2025: fourth best performing electric car at 95.7%.

Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty - stronger than BMW's three-year cover. Eight-year battery warranty. 800V charging at 232kW - 10 to 80% in under 20 minutes. No other car at this price point combines this warranty coverage with this charging speed.

Ioniq 6 N available with 641bhp dual motor AWD. 0 to 62mph in 3.2 seconds - quicker than BMW i4 M60. 240kW charging. Virtual gear system with synthesised driving sounds. Autocar: puts up a decent fight against the BMW M3 in terms of handling.

Wheelbase longer than some BMW 5 Series equivalents. Flat floor throughout - no central hump. Abundant rear legroom. 401-litre boot. Front storage compartment standard. Twin 12.3-inch screens. See-through door pockets.

645 litres saloon. 690 litres estate. Comparable to BMW 5 Series or Audi A6 for practicality per RAC Drive. Limousine rear legroom. Diesel still available. Carwow Comfortable Cruiser Car of Year 2025. Fleet News: a serious amount of car for not much money.

6% BIK 2025/26. BMW 330e at 7%. Physical controls retained alongside touchscreen throughout - directly addresses the BMW 3 Series owner complaint about touchscreen climate operation. Diesel also available alongside the PHEV.

Top Gear: more innovative than rivals who ram everything into touchscreens. New cabin upgrades feel more premium while remaining highly functional. SE L adds leather, massaging seats and heated rear seats. Sportline adds sport suspension and styling.

From £41,575 for the PHEV - £5,610 less than the BMW 330e at £47,185, with significantly more space. More boot space. More rear legroom. Physical controls. Available through Motor Source Group with savings off the manufacturer list price.

Seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty across the entire car - same as the battery. European Car of the Year 2022 - the first Korean car ever to win the award. HonestJohn 8th in the 2025 reliability index. The strongest warranty coverage of any fully electric car in this comparison.

260kW DC ultra-rapid charging on 800V architecture. 10 to 80% in 18 minutes - the fastest of any car in this comparison. 361 miles WLTP after the 84kWh battery upgrade. 3% BIK. Zero road tax. The strongest charging case in this guide.

EV6 GT produces 650bhp dual motor AWD. 0 to 62mph in 3.5 seconds. Virtual gear system. Drift mode. 21-inch wheels. 279-mile range. The most powerful car in this comparison.

From £39,235 for the Air with 63kWh battery - the lowest entry price of any fully electric car in this comparison. GT-Line with 84kWh from £45,585. Premium Relaxation Seats standard on GT-Line - recline fully while charging.

Pro S: 435 miles WLTP from 86kWh battery - more range than the BMW i4 eDrive40. Tourer estate: 605 litres standard boot - largest in this comparison. 2,100 litres folded. Rear legroom exceeds the BMW i4. The most practical electric option in this guide.

Physical shortcut buttons retained on the steering wheel. 15-inch touchscreen for navigation and media. Physical climate controls on the lower fascia. Directly addresses the BMW 3 Series owner complaint about touchscreen operation. AR augmented reality head-up display standard.

Top Gear: one of the clearest and most comfortable electric cars to drive long distances. Panoramic glass roof standard. Ambient lighting standard. Quiet at motorway speeds per multiple long-term tests. DCC adaptive suspension available.

Available as saloon (£48,100) or Tourer estate (£50,000). Both body styles on the same MEB platform. 3% BIK on both. AC charging at 11kW and DC at up to 200kW for Pro S.

82 miles WLTP. Autocar 73 miles real world on motorway route. DC fast charging 40kW. 10 to 80% in 30 minutes. For daily commuters who charge regularly, the Passat can operate entirely on electric power.

Estate of the Year, Tow Car of the Year and Safety Award at the 2025 What Car? New Car Awards. Three major awards from the UK's largest consumer car publication in one year. The most awarded car in this comparison for 2025.

510 litres with PHEV battery. Autocar: rear legroom exceeds late-generation E Class by 65mm. BMW 330e Touring: 375 litres PHEV. The Passat offers 135 litres more practical estate space. Electric tailgate standard.

From £44,555 - £2,630 less than the BMW 330e Touring at £47,185. More boot space. More electric range. Massaging seats, matrix LED and area view camera all standard. Motor Source Group savings available on the Passat.

Toyota 5th in 2025 What Car? Driver Power vs BMW 8th. Up to 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty with annual Toyota dealer service. Hybrid battery on separate cover. No other car in this comparison offers equivalent warranty coverage.

What Car? Real MPG: 50.5mpg. Auto Express: 55.2mpg. Toyota claims 80% of urban trips on electric alone. CO2 from 100g/km. No plug required. The most frugal estate in this comparison.

GR Sport adds sportier body kit, suspension tune and larger alloys. Estate body with good load space. 10.5-inch screen with wireless smartphone connectivity standard. Available from Icon trim upwards.

From £31,995 estate - around £9,300 less than the BMW 3 Series Touring. Adaptive cruise and heated seats standard. Up to 10-year warranty. The most affordable estate in this comparison with the longest available warranty.

The 408 takes everything that made the 508's i-Cockpit award-winning and packages it in a sleeker fastback crossover body. Autocar commends the stylish ambience throughout - stepped dashboard, dual screens, frameless door glass and Alcantara on GT Premium. A cabin that looks and feels more premium than its price suggests.

1.6-litre PHEV with 225bhp. GT Premium specification adds full matrix LED headlights, Alcantara seats, heated front seats, 360-degree cameras, wireless charging and Focal premium audio as standard. Plug-in hybrid with competitive EV range and low BIK rate versus the BMW 330e petrol.

The 408 fastback body combines saloon elegance with hatchback practicality - wide tailgate opening, strong boot space and raised ride height that adds SUV versatility without SUV bulk. Top Gear: still worth wanting for its chic Gallic flair. Pixel LED headlights standard from base trim.

Motor Source price £38,023 - saving £10,841 on the £48,865 RRP. GT Premium specification at this price gives strong value versus the BMW 330e. The most distinctive-looking car in this comparison - a genuine design statement alongside its efficiency credentials.

Five-year unlimited-mileage standard warranty - stronger than BMW's three-year cover. Pure electric gives 3% BIK 2026/27 versus 7% for the BMW 330e. 800V electrical architecture for ultra-rapid charging. Zero road tax. Zero fuel costs. The strongest BIK case in this comparison for company car drivers.

Collection and delivery for every service included in the purchase price. No dealership visits required. Personal Genesis assistant from first enquiry. No other brand in this comparison offers this as standard. Motor Source price £40,096.

234kW dual motor AWD. Sport specification with performance-tuned suspension, sport seats and distinctive GV60 clamshell bonnet design. The GV60 Magma performance edition pushes output significantly higher. Available with Boost mode for temporary power surge beyond standard output.

Crystal Sphere gear selector. Face ID biometric entry system - the only car in this comparison with facial recognition. Dual 12.3-inch screens. Bose audio. Fingerprint scanner. Genesis's luxury brand positioning with equipment levels that exceed comparable BMW 330e configurations.