FLEET NewsNet looks at how new cars taken on to a typical fleet might perform over the next three years/60,000 miles. Using data from used car expert CAP Motor Research, we benchmark two cars against each other to see how they perform over the traditional fleet cycle.This week we compare two entry-level diesel estates from premium manufacturers – BMW’s new 320d ES Touring and Audi’s established A4 Avant 2.0 TDI SE.

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI SE

PRICE NEW £23,277

Mileage Age (mnths) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £16,425/71% £6,852
30,000 18 £14,175/61% £9,102
40,000 24 £12,225/53% £11,052
50,000 30 £10,675/46% £12,602
60,000 36 £9,350/40% £13,927

Source: CAP Motor Research

BMW 320d ES Touring

PRICE NEW £24,367

Mileage Age (mnths) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £19,575/80% £4,792
30,000 18 £16,900/69% £7,467
40,000 24 £14,575/60% £9,792
50,000 30 £12,725/52% £11,642
60,000 36 £11,125/46% £13,242

Source: CAP Motor Research