FOR Superbly built and engineered – great to drive

AGAINST Firm ride; not that practical

FOR Excellent dynamics, roomy cabin and desirable image.

AGAINST Has a firm ride on Sport models

FOR Good to drive; prestige badge; reliable

AGAINST Limited leg- and headroom; firm ride

FOR The 5 Series Touring has wonderfully smooth engines, it's great to drive impressively spacious

AGAINST Some find the iDrive system awkward to use, and the Five is expensive to buy used

FOR The 3 Series is a benchmark for driving pleasure, with space and quality on top

AGAINST It's expensive to buy second-hand, but that's about all there is to complain about

FOR It's great on Tarmac and loses value more slowly than other off-roaders

AGAINST It has only five seats and petrol engines are very thirsty. Boot is smaller than an X3, too

FOR The BMW X3 is great to drive, has some off road ability and is spacious

AGAINST The X3 suffers from a firm ride, high running costs and lacklustre image

FOR Great to drive and very practical

AGAINST Firm ride; loadspace could be better

FOR It's classy, able, reliable and has a strong image

AGAINST The ride is firm, especially on Sports models

FOR The BMW X5 is great to drive, spacious, well equipped and highly desirable

AGAINST It's expensive to own, has a firm ride and the third row of seats is cramped