THESE are two of the most attractive corporate cars money can buy: BMW’s gorgeous 3 Series Coupe with its fantastic diesel motor up against new competition in the form of Audi’s striking new A5.

Such is Audi’s recent success in the corporate arena that the firm’s cars are starting to get stronger RV predictions. BMW has always excelled in executive coupes thanks to an unsurpassed image, but it looks like the A5 will give it a run for its money. Envy the executive having to pick between these two brilliant cars.

BMW 330D Coupe M Sport: Price new: £34,557

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £24,475/71% £10,082
30,000 18 £21,625/63% £12,932
40,000 24 £19,100/55% £15,457
50,000 30 £16,900/49% £17,657
60,000 36 £15,000/43% £19,557

Source: CAP Motor Research

Audi A5 3.0 TDI quattro: price new £33,177

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £24,350/73% £8,827
30,000 18 £21,500/65% £11,677
40,000 24 £19,025/57% £14,152
50,000 30 £16,825/51% £16,825
60,000 36 £14,975/45% £18,202

Source: CAP Motor Research