BMW 3 Series

BMW has just been honoured by Auto Express magazine with the BMW 3 Series Saloon scooping the award for Best Compact Executive Car for the fourth consecutive year.

The BMW 520D EfficientDynamics Saloon also won Best Executive Car with its low CO2 emissions appealing to many fleet customers. BMW was also credited with the 1 Series 5-door Sports Hatch which was crowned as the Best Compact Family Car.

New BMW 5 Series

BMW has announced some changes to its 5 Series executive model with an expansion of the range to eleven, plus the eagerly awaited BMW 520d EfficientDynamics model.  This is bound to be very popular with company car drivers as it offers similar performance to the 320d EfficientDynamics.

The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine offers a combined mpg 62.8, CO2 emissions of  just 119g/km, yet still accelerates the car from 0-62mph in just 8.2 seconds. The car also comes with BMW‘s new ECO-PRO Mode  which offers economical and comfortable driving at low speeds, Auto Start-Stop, Optimum Gearshift Indicator, Brake Energy Regeneration and Active Aerodynamics.

There are also new petrol engines in the rest of the new 5 Series 11-car range and the arrival of the BMW 520i and BMW 528i. Extensive modifications have also been made to the diesel engines in the BMW 530d and BMW 535d, increasing power and fuel efficiency. All the new BMW 5 Series range comes with Drive Performance Control as standard, which allows you to fine tune the ride by selecting Comfort, Sport or Sport+. The new range is detailed below and we should have BMW car leasing on the new models loaded shortly.

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 Other changes to BMW models

In addition to the BMW 5 Series range changes, BMW has also announced the following information and enhancements about other models;

BMW 6 Series diesel

• There are new four-cylinder engines for the BMW Z4.
• The BMW X1 xDrive20d adds an Efficient Dynamics model with CO2 at 119g/km and combined mpg at 62.8.
• A new BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible Sport Plus Edition is being launched building on the M Sport trim.
• The new BMW 6 Series now gets a diesel added to the Coupe and Convertible range and an M Sport Specification.
• The 640d Coupe returns 51.4 combined mpg and has CO2 emissions of 144g/km.
• The 640d Convertible returns 50.4 combined mpg and emits 148g/km of CO2.
• There is new equipment to the BMW 7 Series which gets a new version of Night Vision. 

CLICK for the offer

Our Partners have just refreshed their pricing and having a look through the site we came across these BMW diesel car leasing offers. All the deals shown are based on 4 years, 10,000 miles per annum, non-maintained business car leasing on a three month initial rental followed by 47 payments. Other terms are available on request from our car leasing Partners. Just click on the Partner name below to get straight to the offer. BMW Corporate Finance also offer metallilc paint free of charge (terms and conditions apply) and you can also ask for other contract terms on request i.e. 3 years etc.

1. BMW 1 Series 116d ES 3-door hatchback from £219.04+VAT per month – BMW Corporate Finance
2. BMW 3 Series 316d ES 4-door saloon manual from £286.61+VAT per month - BMW Corporate Finance
3. BMW 3 Series 320d EfficientDynamics saloon manual from £295.10+VAT per month – BMW Corporate Finance
4. BMW 3 Series 318d ES 5-door Touring from £308.36+VAT per month – BMW Corporate Finance
5. BMW 5 Series 520d SE 4-door Step Auto from £378.00+VAT per month – BMW Corporate Finance

BMW X5

The BMW Group, which combines both BMW and MINI, has reported increased sales in January of 10,340 cars, an increase of 40.6 per cent when compared to the 7,353 vehicles sold in January last year. This is a remarkable performance when compared to a total market that fell by 11%.

Sales were strong in X Series, including the X3 and X5 and of course the super fuel efficient BMW 320d ED and the new 5 Series also sold well. MINI sales fell however, due to many customers wanting delivery of their cars in December, before the VAT rise.

Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW Group said,”Despite challenging market conditions, we have seen the best ever start to a year for BMW brand sales”.  BMW business contract hire and MINI business contract hire prices are available on the site now.

BMW X1

BMW has released some details about some new model line-ups and other news items of interest. The first announcement is that the smallest member of the BMW family, the BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle, will now be available in M Sport specification.

This will now see standard 17-inch star spoke M alloy wheels, chrome plated door sill finishers with M designation, High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim for the window surrounds, M Sport multi-function steering wheel, Sports seats and anthracite headlining added.

BMW X1 M Sport

BMW – new turbocharged engine

There will be a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine teamed to BMW’s single-turbocharged technology, that should be launched in the autumn of this year.

This 1997cc capacity engine produces 245hp yet still manages a 35.7 combined mpg, however CO2 emissions are set at 186g/km. This new four-cylinder unit will also be made available in models like the BMW z4 and 5 Series models in due course.

BMW 6 Series Convertible pricing confirmed

The exciting new BMW 6 Series Convertible will go on sale from the 26th March with on-the-road prices for the 640i SE starting from £65,680 and the 650i SE from £73,430. This high performance luxury convertible will come with an enhanced standard specification including an eight-speed Sport Automatic Transmission, Dakota leather upholstery, electric seat adjustment with memory, BMW Professionsal Multimedia Navigation System and LED front foglights.

New BMW 318i Coupe

A new BMW 318i Coupe will also be added to the popular 3-Series Coupe range. The new 318i Coupe will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine developing 143hp which provides you with a 0-62mph time of 9.1 seconds, 146g/km of CO2 emissions and a combined mpg of 44.8. This new model will be available in both SE or Sport trim.

BMW Digital Media website launched

For all the latest official images,videos and information, you can now visit the  BMW Digital Media website. There in no login required and you can download media, embed videos and also link to independent reviews of each BMW model. BMW contract hire on all current models is available now and on the new BMW models in due course.

The BMW Group, consisting of BMW and MINI, has reported a rise of 10.8% in its 2010 sales, rising from 138,549 units to 153,312 vehicles year-on-year. This is compared to an overall market rise of just two per cent.

BMW sales in 2010 were 109,418 and this represents 5.39% of the UK market, with MINI reporting sales of 43,894, an increase of 10%. The strong growth in BMW came from all models however in particular, the BMW 3 Series 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon with its significant tax advantages had strong sales.

The new 5 Series has also performed well and the X1 has also seen incremental growth. The new MINI Countryman also made an impact on sales, however delivery lead times may mean a long wait for some models in 2011. If you are interested in leasing a BMW or a MINI for your business, both BMW contract hire and MINI Contract hire is on the site now.

The BMW Group in the UK (which combines BMW and MINI) has reported that sales grew in the month of November by 12.3% from 11,644 to 13,079 vehicles compared to the same month last year. This figure is quite remarkable as total UK car registrations in November fell by 11.5%.

The BMW Group also reported that sales over the first 11 months of the year has also risen to 141,165, a rise of 11.3% from the 126,824 vehicles sold in the same period in 2009. Tim Abbott, Managing Director of BMW Group UK, commented “Both the BMW and MINI brands have outperformed the market year to date and this is being driven by the 3 Series which became the UK’s best sixth best-selling car in November and the 5 Series saloon models. The MINI Countryman is also sold out until next spring and demand is already looking very high for the newly-launched 5 Series Touring and BMW X3″.

The BMW 3 Series saloon diesel is also the most popular car on Comparecontracthire.com and demonstrates how small businesses value brand, performance and value for money. The top model BMW 3 Series contract hire is also on the site, however as always with BMW and MINI, vehicle lead times may be long so it is recommended that you order soon.

BMW 5 Series

The latest top car leasing models (including pick-ups) have been shown below and the BMW 3 Series diesel saloon still tops the chart for small businesses. In the month of November however, the BMW 5 Series diesel was the most popular model, where customers contacted our leasing partners for further information on how to place an order.

In number two position came the Nissan Navara Pick-up, closely followed by the BMW 3 Series. Contract hire leasing prices can be found on every new make of model of car (or van) on the site with quotes compared on either two, three or four years, mileages at 10,000 per annum or 20,000 and with full-maintenance included or without.

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

BMW is launching a number of new models and innovations at the 2010 Paris Motor Show this week. One of the highlights is the new BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe, which is a design study for a 2+2 premium-class seater. This classic BMW coupe has flowing lines and sculpted surfaces and features full LED headlights and a newly designed, freestanding Control Display for the iDrive operating system.

BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe

The new BMW X3 will also premiere at the Paris Motor Show and for the first time comes with the Auto Start-Stop function, combined with a six-cylinder engine. This will also be the first BMW X model to feature electromechanical Servotronic steering as standard and in this segment, various options like Adaptive Headlights, Head-Up Display and the rear view camera with Top View are also available.

The BMW 5 Series Touring is now offered with additional engine variants and the M Sports package, plus the first all-wheel drive models, the BMW 535i xDrive Touring and BMW 530d xDrive are also launched. In addition the BMW 5 Series Saloon gets a new diesel unit (BMW 535d Saloon) plus the M Sports package is now available on Saloon models. BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive-system is also available on the BMW 5 Series and all engine variants of the BWM 5 Series Gran Turismo.

BMW is also showing a preview of its “hands-free tailgate opening” which will be demonstrated on the new BMW 5 Series Saloon and Touring. This feature allows the tailgate to be opened by a specific movement of the foot and will form part of the Comfort Access option. Once pricing full vehicle specification has been confirmed we will load BMW car leasing rentals onto the site.

ALPINA B5 BI TURBO

The new ALPINA counterpart of the BMW 5 Series, the ALPINA B5 BI TURBO is now available in the UK, after being launched at the recent Goodwood Festival of Speed. This stunningly fast car is powered by a V8 engine capable of producing 507HP and is capable of a 0-62mph time in only 4.7 seconds and onto a top speed of 190mph (where permitted). CO2 emissions are 252g/km and combined mpg is 26.2, which is pretty impressive for a car of this size and performance.

The “limousine-like sports car” has a a new switchable eight-speed automatic transmission and BMW’s adjustable electronic dampers have been reconfigured to suit the 20-inch wheels and non-runflat tyres. John Quigley, Managing Director of ALPINA GB commented,”With the next generation BMW M5 yet to be announced, the B5 fills a significant market gap. The fact that Goodwood was chosen for its world debut of the car demonstrates the importance ALPINA attach to the UK market”.